installing ubuntu

[juzzy]

I have ubuntu hardy installed as a dual boot on a compaq v6000 with vista. Im new to linux and ive been fiddling a bit too much and now things dont work properly. I want to reinstall ubuntu, how do i do this without creating new partitions...any help would be appreciated, I dont want to proceed yet until im sure im not going to mess up my hard drive...thanks in advance

[logos34]

boot the live cd and this time choose 'manual' partitioning...Tell it to use the current hardy / (check 'format' option). It will automatically use the existing /swap

good luck

add: you might also want to back up your /var/cache/apt/archives with AptOnCd--it'll save you the hassle of re-downloading all the updates

[juzzy]

thanks for your help much appreciated, i'll give it a go, here goes.....watch this space!!!!!

[juzzy]

thanks logos34 job done, no extra partitions or any other such nasties....all good!

[logos34]

ok, glad you managed it without a hitch. Mark as 'solved' (>thread tools) and enjoy!