Enlarging the pup001 file in XP (NTFS)
Posted: Mon 06 Jun 2005, 06:47
Following directions
and using version 1.0.1 Puppy I downloaded the iso and pup001 file and followed the directions and easily expanded the pup001 file from 262,144k to 762,144k using a 512000000 command in the instructions instead of the 128000000 recomended. I see no reason why it would not accept other commands , as long as you have enough hard drive space (and patience-- no % scrolls or hourglass). Then delete the .bak and extra files as necessary to save space..after assuring all files are transfered to their proper directories.. As for updating to the next level of Puppy, I have not tried it yet..
If you need step by step instructions :
1. Download the pup001.zip from the puppy-1.0.1 directory at :
ftp.nluug.nl/vol/4/metalab/distributions/puppylinux/puppy-1.0.1
[ things seem to download much faster from my location
using their FTP than using ibibilo's ]
2. Unzip into the XP C: drive
3. Burn the iso from the same sight onto a Fresh CD.
4. Re-boot the pc with the cd in the drive and the bios set to boot from CD / A / C:
5. Setup the system as desired
6. Re-boot without the CD in the drive .. e.g. back to XP
7. Resizing the pup001 filesize in the NTFS formatted drive :
(Check the size by going to Start / Programs / Accessories /
Windows Explorer / My computer / C\:> and look for the
pup001 file....Click - View / Details -)
a> Access the command prompt (e.g. Start / Programs /
Accessories / Curser {there's a reason for the name})
c:\nomatterwhat> cd\
c:> fsutil file createnew pupextra 512000000 {input your
desired expansion size here in bytes}
c:> copy/b pup001 pup001.bak
c:> copy/b pup001+pupextra pup001
c:> exit
8. ShutDown the XP system , I did a cold boot from here.
9. Re-Boot with the Version 1.0.1 Puppy in the CD
10. Start / Utilities / Resize /root filesystem
11. Press the "Continue" button --- Puppy will automatically re-boot
12. Done.. You may wish to repeat the process to add more space
for Puppy Unleashed and or other DotPups or PupGet
Apps..
No credit is due here, I only followed instructions given in the
program and directions within Puppy. I only put it down in
step by step format.. I did this with a virgin XP Pro system
using a 4.2 Gig Hard Drive with 128M ram. I did not even load
the drivers for XP on the system (e.g. audio / vidio / etc...) I
used CD's entirely to do this , not even connected to the Internet
with the PC tested..
You still need the Puppy 1.0.1 Version CD you Burned to boot your system in PuppyLinux. It only saves added applications / files / settings / and expands your capabilities in Puppy while 'scabbing' off the 'TaDa' file system..
I do hope this helps someone , somewhere , sometime . Later,:-) bd
and using version 1.0.1 Puppy I downloaded the iso and pup001 file and followed the directions and easily expanded the pup001 file from 262,144k to 762,144k using a 512000000 command in the instructions instead of the 128000000 recomended. I see no reason why it would not accept other commands , as long as you have enough hard drive space (and patience-- no % scrolls or hourglass). Then delete the .bak and extra files as necessary to save space..after assuring all files are transfered to their proper directories.. As for updating to the next level of Puppy, I have not tried it yet..
If you need step by step instructions :
1. Download the pup001.zip from the puppy-1.0.1 directory at :
ftp.nluug.nl/vol/4/metalab/distributions/puppylinux/puppy-1.0.1
[ things seem to download much faster from my location
using their FTP than using ibibilo's ]
2. Unzip into the XP C: drive
3. Burn the iso from the same sight onto a Fresh CD.
4. Re-boot the pc with the cd in the drive and the bios set to boot from CD / A / C:
5. Setup the system as desired
6. Re-boot without the CD in the drive .. e.g. back to XP
7. Resizing the pup001 filesize in the NTFS formatted drive :
(Check the size by going to Start / Programs / Accessories /
Windows Explorer / My computer / C\:> and look for the
pup001 file....Click - View / Details -)
a> Access the command prompt (e.g. Start / Programs /
Accessories / Curser {there's a reason for the name})
c:\nomatterwhat> cd\
c:> fsutil file createnew pupextra 512000000 {input your
desired expansion size here in bytes}
c:> copy/b pup001 pup001.bak
c:> copy/b pup001+pupextra pup001
c:> exit
8. ShutDown the XP system , I did a cold boot from here.
9. Re-Boot with the Version 1.0.1 Puppy in the CD
10. Start / Utilities / Resize /root filesystem
11. Press the "Continue" button --- Puppy will automatically re-boot
12. Done.. You may wish to repeat the process to add more space
for Puppy Unleashed and or other DotPups or PupGet
Apps..
No credit is due here, I only followed instructions given in the
program and directions within Puppy. I only put it down in
step by step format.. I did this with a virgin XP Pro system
using a 4.2 Gig Hard Drive with 128M ram. I did not even load
the drivers for XP on the system (e.g. audio / vidio / etc...) I
used CD's entirely to do this , not even connected to the Internet
with the PC tested..
You still need the Puppy 1.0.1 Version CD you Burned to boot your system in PuppyLinux. It only saves added applications / files / settings / and expands your capabilities in Puppy while 'scabbing' off the 'TaDa' file system..
I do hope this helps someone , somewhere , sometime . Later,:-) bd