[NTLUG:Discuss] partition problems

[Lance Rose]

Hey there.  I am attempting to install Mandrake 7.2.  The thing has a 
pretty cool graphical installation manager.  One of the features is that it 
will repartitioning your Win98 PC without damaging your current Win98 data. 
 Wonderful.  I defragged the drive and set aside the required amount of 
space for the mandrake install and rebooted with the CD in the drive. 
 Everything went fine until the repartition part.  I came up with an error 
indicating that I needed to refrag my c:.  I went into a little loop of 
redefragging and attempting the install.  After 3-4 loops I decided to look 
for help.  I think the problem is some "non-movable files".  These are 
preventing the defrag from creating a large enough contiguous space.  I 
have contacted Mandrake support and I am waiting....  Any help would be 
greatly appreciated.