On Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:02:17 +0200 Ralf Mardorf <ralf-mardorf@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 1. Format the the new drive with the wanted file system. > 2. Restart the computer and boot a live Linux from DVD, USB or what ever > media you prefer. > 3. Mount the old partition, mount the new partition. > 4. Open a terminal. > 5. Become root by running > > $ sudo -i > > 5. Copy the root directory by running > > # cp -ai /mnt/old/* /mnt/new/ > > Usage of the * is only ok, if the root directory /mnt/old/ doesn't > contain hidden directories or files. > > 5. Verify the copy by running > > # diff -r --no-dereference /mnt/old/ /mnt/new/ > > 6. Install the bootloader and/or update the bootloaders configuration. > > How to do this depends on your setup and the used bootloader. I for > example use syslinux for a Linux multi-boot machine, but without > chainloading. > > IOW what bootloader are you using? Does this particular root partition > contain the bootloader config or does e.g. another Linux install provide > the bootloader config? Etc. pp.? > > Regards, > Ralf Hi Ralf Thanks for that i am also using syslinux for boot i fell out with grub basically the root partition is a result of my cockup i have several 1Tb drives i was going to use one of those as the root partition the entire drive Just wish i had thought a bit more about it when i set the machine up several years ago now you learn , I will have to study some . once again thanks Pete
