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How can I bring my files and games from Windows to Linux? (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by to c/technology@hexbear.net
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Finally ready to switch my final windows device over to linux, but I'm running into a problem. NTFS drives aren't a good idea under Linux, but my 4 NTFS drives are this full. I own zero extra hard drives, and do not want to spend $300 on another one.

How can I bring these files into Bazzite WITHOUT just wiping everything and re-downloading 10+ terabytes of movies, shows, music, games, and other data I refuse to delete?

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[–] 2 points 2 days ago

Imo it's best to leave D and E as NTFS. Maybe down the line you'll end up with some swap space (maybe after you get that SSD for Windows), but for now it'll work. I'd focus on getting the C drive empty as you can using the spare space in your other drives, then use it for Linux with a 200GB partition at the end of the drive for Windows.

I can't advise re: games.

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