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    new install of ubuntu in xp dual boot -help

    Every time i install ubuntu 9.04 it just adds another os of ubuntu, I want to wipe out my old one as it was destroyed by a windows automatic installer tool. Anyway I just want to install over my old one..
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    Re: new install of ubuntu in xp dual boot -help

    You could use gparted to delete the old partition... But wait... Can't you just choose that partition when you install ubuntu?

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    Re: new install of ubuntu in xp dual boot -help

    some reason it just installs next to it, the only other option is to wipe out all the OS which I am close to doing.. just the driver installs was trying to get around.. allready did the repair thing 1-fixmbr but still leaves stuff behind.. no biggie just start from scratch and learn not to use the automatic windows hardware installer..
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    Re: new install of ubuntu in xp dual boot -help

    Choose manual partitioning during the install.

    Delete old ubuntu paritions
    Create a new one
    Install to it
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    Re: new install of ubuntu in xp dual boot -help

    Quote Originally Posted by DGortze380 View Post
    Choose manual partitioning during the install.

    Delete old ubuntu paritions
    Create a new one
    Install to it
    +1

    I always use manual at the partitioner during install. This way I have complete control of the partitions.
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