Installing the LWP - Revision history

Chris: /* (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP */

2026-02-17T11:13:20Z

(re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP

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	If only the LWP has to be (re)installed follow the procedure for [[#(re)Install the LWP\| '''(re)Install the LWP''']], but the '''Install LWP''' menu-item is in the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu.<br>		If only the LWP has to be (re)installed follow the procedure for [[#(re)Install the LWP\| '''(re)Install the LWP''']], but the '''Install LWP''' menu-item is in the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu.<br>
	[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-menu.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]		[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-menu.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]
			If the UWP also has to be reinstalled then during the UWP unattended installation, when you have to select a disk/partition to install Windows on, do the following:<br>
			- Remove all partitions<br>
			- Select 'New' and create a 150GB partition (The installer will automatically create a few extra partitions that Windows requires)<br>
			- Click next<br>
			The UWP unattended installation will start.<br>
			When the UWP installation is done, boot from the network again and now, from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Install LWP'''.<br>
			The installer will automatically create the required partitions.<br>
			<br>
	The servicedesk can help you (re)install the UWP on your machine.<br>		The servicedesk can help you (re)install the UWP on your machine.<br>
	<br>		<br>

Chris: /* Resize the UWP partition */

2025-10-31T09:42:05Z

Resize the UWP partition

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	In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>		In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>
	[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-parted-magic.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]		[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-parted-magic.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]
	Resize the NTFS partition using '''GParted''' (should start automatically, else open the "Partition editor" program from the desktop) so you have at least ~~80GB~~ of free space to install the LWP in.<br>		Resize the NTFS partition using '''GParted''' (should start automatically, else open the "Partition editor" program from the desktop) so you have at least 100GB of free space to install the LWP in.<br>
	[[File:Gparted-dual.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions dual-boot PC.]]		[[File:Gparted-dual.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions dual-boot PC.]]
	A more detailed explanation on Parted Magic can be found [[Parted_Magic\| here]].<br>		A more detailed explanation on Parted Magic can be found [[Parted_Magic\| here]].<br>
	After resizing is done, restart your system and [[#(re)Install the LWP\| start the LWP installer]], the installation should now continue without any problems.<br>		After resizing is done, restart your system and [[#(re)Install the LWP\| start the LWP installer]], the installation should now continue without any problems.<br>

Chris: /* Resize the UWP partition */

2025-10-28T13:02:53Z

Resize the UWP partition

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	If you’re familiar with resizing partitions and/or not afraid of losing anything because you make backups like you're supposed to, consider resizing the UWP NTFS partition if you have enough free space there. You can use '''Parted Magic''' for this.<br>		If you’re familiar with resizing partitions and/or not afraid of losing anything because you make backups like you're supposed to, consider resizing the UWP NTFS partition if you have enough free space there. You can use '''Parted Magic''' for this.<br>
	In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>		In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>
	[[File:~~Ipxe~~-~~dual~~-maintenance~~-select~~-parted-magic.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]		[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-parted-magic.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]
	Resize the NTFS partition using '''GParted''' (should start automatically, else open the "Partition editor" program from the desktop) so you have at least 80GB of free space to install the LWP in.<br>		Resize the NTFS partition using '''GParted''' (should start automatically, else open the "Partition editor" program from the desktop) so you have at least 80GB of free space to install the LWP in.<br>
	[[File:Gparted-dual.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions dual-boot PC.]]		[[File:Gparted-dual.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions dual-boot PC.]]
	A more detailed explanation on Parted Magic can be found [[Parted_Magic\| here]].<br>		A more detailed explanation on Parted Magic can be found [[Parted_Magic\| here]].<br>
	After resizing is done, restart your system and [[#(re)Install the LWP\| start the LWP installer]], the installation should now continue without any problems.<br>		After resizing is done, restart your system and [[#(re)Install the LWP\| start the LWP installer]], the installation should now continue without any problems.<br>

Chris: /* (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP */

2025-10-28T12:59:44Z

(re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP

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	== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==		== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==
	If only the LWP has to be (re)installed follow the procedure for [[#(re)Install the LWP\| '''(re)Install the LWP''']], but the '''Install LWP''' menu-item is in the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu.<br>		If only the LWP has to be (re)installed follow the procedure for [[#(re)Install the LWP\| '''(re)Install the LWP''']], but the '''Install LWP''' menu-item is in the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu.<br>
	[[File:~~Ipxe~~-~~dual~~-maintenance-~~select-install-lwp~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]		[[File:Efi-networkboot-dualboot-maintenance-menu.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu for dual-boot.]]
	The servicedesk can help you (re)install the UWP on your machine.<br>		The servicedesk can help you (re)install the UWP on your machine.<br>
	<br>		<br>

Chris: /* (re)Install the LWP */

2025-10-28T12:50:01Z

(re)Install the LWP

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	* Choose "Standard LWP" for the fully automated installation. [[File:Choose_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Standard LWP install.]]		* Choose "Standard LWP" for the fully automated installation. [[File:Choose_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Standard LWP install.]]
	* Confirm your choice and the install will start. It takes around 1 hour. [[File:Confirm_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Confirm installation.]]		* Confirm your choice and the install will start. It takes around 1 hour. [[File:Confirm_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Confirm installation.]]
	That's it. The rest happens automatically. When it’s done the login screen will appear and you can login. [[File:~~Login~~-screen.png\|thumb\|none\|The LWP login screen.]]		That's it. The rest happens automatically. When it’s done the login screen will appear and you can login. [[File:LWP-login-screen.png\|thumb\|none\|The LWP login screen.]]

	== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==		== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==

Chris: /* Wipe the system disk */

2025-10-28T12:34:27Z

Wipe the system disk

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	First make sure you have not forgotten to backup any data on the disk.		First make sure you have not forgotten to backup any data on the disk.
	In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>		In the network boot menu (press '''F12''' directly after turning on your PC) from the '''Maintenance''' sub-menu, select '''Parted Magic''' to start it.<br>
	[[File:~~Ipxe~~-~~dual~~-~~maintenance~~-~~select~~-~~parted-magic~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu ~~for dual-boot~~.]]		[[File:Efi-networkboot-lwp-only-maintenance.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe maintenance sub menu.]]
	We are going to create a new and empty partition table for the disk. If it didn't start automatically (it should) start '''GParted''' by opening the '''Partition editor''' program from the desktop.		We are going to create a new and empty partition table for the disk. If it didn't start automatically (it should) start '''GParted''' by opening the '''Partition editor''' program from the desktop.
	[[File:Gparted-lwponly.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions LWP only PC.]]		[[File:Gparted-lwponly.png\|thumb\|none\|Example partitions LWP only PC.]]

Chris: /* (re)Install the LWP */

2025-10-28T12:32:33Z

(re)Install the LWP

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	== (re)Install the LWP ==		== (re)Install the LWP ==
	On most systems, booting from the network is configured as default. If that is not the case on your system, you can press '''F12''' directly after you turn on your PC to boot from the network.<br>		On most systems, booting from the network is configured as default. If that is not the case on your system, you can press '''F12''' directly after you turn on your PC to boot from the network.<br>
	[[File:~~Ipxe~~-lwp.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe menu for LWP only.]]		* From the menu, choose '''Install LWP'''. [[File:Efi-networkboot-lwp-only-install.png\|thumb\|none\|The ipxe menu for LWP only.]]
	* From the ~~menu, choose '''Install LWP'''~~.<br>		This will start the installer and give you a login screen.<br>
	* That's it. The rest happens automatically.~~<br>~~		* Login with your UG account. [[File:Unattend_login.png\|thumb\|none\|The installer login screen.]]
	When it’s done the login screen will appear and you can login.~~<br>~~		* Choose "Standard LWP" for the fully automated installation. [[File:Choose_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Standard LWP install.]]
	[[File:Login-screen.png\|thumb\|none\|The LWP login screen.]]		* Confirm your choice and the install will start. It takes around 1 hour. [[File:Confirm_install.png\|thumb\|none\|Confirm installation.]]
			That's it. The rest happens automatically. When it’s done the login screen will appear and you can login. [[File:Login-screen.png\|thumb\|none\|The LWP login screen.]]

	== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==		== (re)Install dual-boot UWP/LWP ==

Chris at 12:05, 28 October 2025

2025-10-28T12:05:18Z

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	- EFI/esp type partition, can be between 100-500Mb (does not need to be formatted)<br>		- EFI/esp type partition, can be between 100-500Mb (does not need to be formatted)<br>
	- linux boot: 1-2Gb, leave unformatted<br>		- linux boot: 1-2Gb, leave unformatted<br>
	- linux root: more ~~then 80Gb~~, leave unformatted<br>		- linux root: 100Gb or more, leave unformatted<br>
	- linux swap: optional but recommended for desktop systems to be equal to the amount of available RAM<br>		- linux swap: optional but recommended for desktop systems to be equal to the amount of available RAM<br>

	If your disk already contains an EFI type partition, it is safe to remove all linux type partions. If the remaining free space is large enough all needed ~~partitons~~ will be created automatically.		If your disk already contains an EFI type partition, it is safe to remove all linux type partions. If the remaining free space is large enough (>= 100Gb) all needed partitions will be created automatically.
	If there is no EFI partition and you want to be able to dualboot Windows/Linux you will have to start by re-installing Windows. THIS WILL WIPE THE DISK!		If there is no EFI partition and you want to be able to dualboot Windows/Linux you will have to start by re-installing Windows. THIS WILL WIPE THE DISK!

	Existing Windows partitions are left untouched. You can use the cfdisk command from the menu to delete and create partitions. Beware that resizing existing partitions will not change the underlying filesystem. <br>		Existing Windows partitions are left untouched. You can use the cfdisk command from the menu to delete and create partitions, make sure to "write" your changes before exiting cfdisk. Beware that resizing existing partitions will not change the underlying filesystem.<br>

	After you've made your backups, restart your PC.<br>		After you've made your backups, restart your PC.<br>

Remco at 11:38, 17 October 2025

2025-10-17T11:38:04Z

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	If your disk already contains an EFI type partition, it is safe to remove all linux type partions. If the remaining free space is large enough all needed partitons will be created automatically.		If your disk already contains an EFI type partition, it is safe to remove all linux type partions. If the remaining free space is large enough all needed partitons will be created automatically.
	If there is no EFI partition you will have to start by re-installing Windows. THIS WILL WIPE THE DISK!		If there is no EFI partition and you want to be able to dualboot Windows/Linux you will have to start by re-installing Windows. THIS WILL WIPE THE DISK!

	Existing Windows partitions are left untouched. You can use the cfdisk command from the menu to delete and create partitions. Beware that resizing existing partitions will not change the underlying filesystem. <br>		Existing Windows partitions are left untouched. You can use the cfdisk command from the menu to delete and create partitions. Beware that resizing existing partitions will not change the underlying filesystem. <br>

Remco at 10:29, 17 October 2025

2025-10-17T10:29:11Z

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 - linux swap: optional but recommended for desktop systems to be equal to the amount of available RAM<br>
-Existing Windows partitions are left untouched. You can use the cfdisk command from the menu to delete and create partitions. Resizing existing partitions will not change the filesystem.<br>
+If your disk already contains an EFI type partition, it is safe to remove all linux type partions. If the remaining free space is large enough all needed partitons will be created automatically.
 After you've made your backups, restart your PC.<br>
 == (re)Install the LWP ==
 On most systems, booting from the network is configured as default. If that is not the case on your system, you can press '''F12''' directly after you turn on your PC to boot from the network.<br>