I don't want to dual boot, just format c: and install Ubuntu

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I know that I should know the easy way to do this but .....


I have installed Vista on c: and want rid of the piece of ****! ..... in it's place I would like to try for Linux for the first time.
I have the linux disc but want to know what option to choose when it gets to the partition bit? I want to keep the c: partition but wipe the Vista and replace with Ubuntu.

All the guides I come across are about dual booting which is NOT what I want so your kind advice would be gratefully received.
 
You have to back up all the files you want to keep first (external hdd, cd, dvd, usb storage etc etc etc) then install the distro you want.

If you don't want to dual boot when you are installing Ubuntu and it comes to the partition options choose: Guided use entire disk and select the hard drive which currently has Vista on it. Make sure its the right drive because it will wipe everything.
 
All my data is on D: which is the other partition of the hard drive ie C: and D: on the same physical drive; I have Vista on C: and the stuff I need to save on D:

So when GaemeUK says choose guided/ entire disk will it format and install on C: but still leave my D: partition with all my data on?
 
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No, don't choose the guided/entire disk option in that case, it will remove all partitions on that disk, not good :p

Can't remember Ubuntu overly but think you will have to use something like QParted (think thats what it was) to remove the "C:" partition (linux doesn't use the drive letter system), and then the installer should be able to use that free space, I think...
 
Ok... Using Gparted otherwise known as partition manager on the live disk (in System/administration) will give you a screen something like....

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Make sure you know how large your C:/ drive is so you can identify it in Gparted.
It will be one of the NTFS drives listed.

Click on the correct size drive you want deleted and ... delete it !! Apply changes ..Simple as that..

Then quit the partition editor and click on the installer icon.
Use guided "use largest free Space".
Your "D:\" drive is not free space so the installer will leave that alone.

When its alll installed and you boot into the HD environment look in Places/computer and you will see your D:\ drive listed.
 
Managed to do what I wanted using Gparted as outline above; thanks for the replies, I ll probably be pestering you guys about this Linux thing in the near future. ;)
 
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