From cc7af4d96c083893dcfb4fb136abe9b35dd2c25c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyn Perrine Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:06:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add warning for deleting / creating new partition table --- source/1/1.3/installation.rst | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/1/1.3/installation.rst b/source/1/1.3/installation.rst index cb9edb5f..485b9059 100644 --- a/source/1/1.3/installation.rst +++ b/source/1/1.3/installation.rst @@ -79,6 +79,9 @@ If you wish to manual set up partitions, as an advanced option you will have to .. image:: manpartitioning.png +.. Warning:: + Creating a new partition table will erase all data on the drive and deleting a partion will delete all data on the partition. + If you have a new hard disc or solid state drive press the :guilabel:`New Partition table` button but this will delete the whole disc if you have any data on it. After pressing this button you will get a dialog saying what kind of partition table to use. The :guilabel:`Master Boot Record` button will create an old partition table but will only allow 4 primary partitions and partitions up to 2 Terabytes. The :guilabel:`GUID Partition Table` button works for large discs but may not be recognized by legacy operating systems. To get back to your main partitioning window press the :guilabel:`OK` button. To change what disc you are partitioning use the :guilabel:`Storage device` drop down menu.