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Do I need to format windows drive only or the whole hard disk?

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I want to install ubuntu on my dell notebook, currently it is running windows 7. My question is: Do I need to format windows partition (i.e. C:/) only or the whole hard disk to make an installation of ubuntu?
second question is: If I need to format windows partition only, would I be able to access data in my other partitions on the same hard disk having ntfs file system?

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answered 3 Years ago issfullus · Accepted Answer

For Ist question

No you dont need to delete ANY partition. You can make Dual Boot system along with Windows either by using wubi that comes with Ubuntu or completely independent OS. In case of WUBI it will be installed on same Partition e.g C: as an app but will give you option during boot to which OS you want to use and good thing about it that you can it uninstall it just like any other app from Uninstall section of Windows. OR

if you want to have a only ubuntu as the OS, then choose Somthing else option in ubuntu installer.

Identify the c: drive. Delete it.

Create a new partition using file system as ext4 and mount point as .

Then continue to installation.

For 2nd Part

Yes u can access other partitions like NTFS thats the beauty of Linux.

Hopes this answers. Enjoy