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<listitem><para>Resizing existing the Windows partition.</para></listitem>
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<listitem><para>Creating the swap partition.</para></listitem>
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<listitem><para>Creating the root partition.</para></listitem>
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<para>Partitioning does not occur until you finalize the installation, so you can decide to abort the installation at the very last minute if you require. After finalizing the installation, however, the hard disk will be re-partitioned and all existing data stored on it will be lost. <emphasis role="strong">Ensure that you have made and tested a backup copy of all important data.</emphasis></para>
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<sect3 id="installing-partitioning-dual-resizing" status="review">