Installing Linux Lite on same drive as Windows

[freddy888]

Thanks for the reply. On Acer computers there is a third, hidden partition called PQSERVICE. The PQSERVICE partition contains the files necessary for the Acer eRecovery to reinstall the operating system, setting the system back to the way it was the day you purchased it, create recovery media, or reinstall drivers and applications.

I did not buy this laptop new. It was originally given to me with a hybrid hard drive which i cloned and replaced with a new SSD. I guess the hybrid drive was from another computer, so i should be able to delete the recovery partition without any problems. I could replace Windows with Linux if i needed to, but i wanted to test it first to make sure Linux Lite worked on this laptop. 

[Moltke]

I could replace Windows with Linux if i needed to, but i wanted to test it first to make sure Linux Lite worked on this laptop.

Did you notice any issues while in live mode? Did everything work? Network? Mouse/touchpad? Keyboard? Sound? Check first while in live mode that everything works fine, that what it is for. If it does, then it should when installed too.

[freddy888]

I have finally managed to install Linux Lite. Once i deleted the PQSERVICE partition in Windows and rebooted the installation USB i was now given the option to Install Linux alongside Windows. Linux Lite is now installed on my SSD and i am trying it now.

Many thanks to Moltke & firenice03 for all your help.

[firenice03]

Glad to hear your got it sorted..

[Moltke]

I have finally managed to install Linux Lite. Once i deleted the PQSERVICE partition in Windows and rebooted the installation USB i was now given the option to Install Linux alongside Windows. Linux Lite is now installed on my SSD and i am trying it now.

Many thanks to Moltke & firenice03 for all your help.

You're welcome. Glad you solved it. We learn new things every day.