On my laptop, I’m attempting to install it in addition to Windows 10. Despite following multiple directions, I continue to have problems during the installation procedure. This is what I’ve completed thus far:
Created a separate partition for Garuda Linux.
Made a bootable USB with the Garuda Linux ISO.
Booted from the USB and started the installation.
Nevertheless, I get a “partition table is invalid” message during the installation. After verifying the partitioning twice, everything seemed to be in order. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you go about fixing it?
The issue is related to MBR. Garuda linux needs GPT partition table.
OpenAi generated instructions:
Using mbr2gpt Tool in Windows
Windows provides a built-in tool called mbr2gpt.exe that allows you to convert a disk from MBR to GPT without data loss, including your Windows partition. Here's how to do it:
Backup Important Data: Although the tool is designed to avoid data loss, it's always best to back up your important data before proceeding.
Check Disk Requirements:
Ensure your system is running Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update) or later.
Verify that there are no more than 3 primary partitions on the MBR disk because converting requires additional space for GPT system partitions.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
Press Win + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
Validate the Disk for Conversion:
Run the following command to validate that the disk meets the requirements for conversion:
shell
mbr2gpt /validate /disk:<disk_number> /allowFullOS
Replace <disk_number> with the number of the disk you want to convert (you can find this in Disk Management).
Convert the Disk:
If validation is successful, run the conversion command:
shell
mbr2gpt /convert /disk:<disk_number> /allowFullOS
Reboot and Change BIOS Settings:
After the conversion is complete, you will need to reboot and enter your BIOS/UEFI settings.
Change the boot mode to UEFI.
Verify the Conversion:
Boot into Windows and open Disk Management to verify that the disk is now using the GPT partition style.
Detailed Steps
Backup Data: Use an external drive or cloud storage to back up your data.
Open Disk Management:
Press Win + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
Note the disk number of the disk you want to convert.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
Validate the Disk:
shell
mbr2gpt /validate /disk:<disk_number> /allowFullOS
Convert the Disk:
shell
mbr2gpt /convert /disk:<disk_number> /allowFullOS
Reboot and Enter BIOS/UEFI:
Reboot your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, Del, or Esc during startup).
Change the boot mode to UEFI.
Boot into Windows and Verify:
After changing to UEFI mode, boot into Windows.
Open Disk Management to confirm the disk is now GPT.
Summary
Using mbr2gpt.exe allows you to convert an MBR disk to GPT without losing your Windows installation or data. This tool is specifically designed to handle this task safely and is part of Windows 10. Just ensure you back up your data as a precaution and follow the steps carefully.
Afther that you’d need to shrink the windows volume or use extra space on the disk.
There is an option to Install alongside existing OS in the Garuda installer, which should work without changing partitions manually.
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