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Formatting Hard Drive before installing Ubuntu & some

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I'm thinking of installing Ubuntu (for the first time) on my internal hard drive to run as a primary OS on my Acer Aspire. Want to format my hard drive altogether and either run Ubuntu solely or alongside freshly reinstalled Windows 7 (it's that time again - windows is all bugged down).

Got a few questions though.

1. I've read that on installation of Ubuntu we get an option of
"use entire disk" - will this erase all the info on my hard drive (like formatting in DOS)?

2. My Windows installation files are pre-loaded on my hard drive. If i decide to go back to Windows (can't think of a reason why, but just in case :) will i still have Windows installation files if i use the option "use entire disk" installation for Ubuntu or is it safer to reinstall Windows (even though i won't be using it) and then run Ubuntu along side it?

3. I'm currently using 64 bit Windows 7. Should i install 64 bit Ubuntu?

I'm planning to use the latest 11.10 version of Ubuntu.

Thanks for all your answers in advance.

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answered 3 Years ago ionodest · Accepted Answer

I've read that on installation of Ubuntu we get an option of "use entire disk" - will this erase all the info on my hard drive (like
formatting in DOS)?

Yes.

My Windows installation files are pre-loaded on my hard drive. If i decide to go back to Windows (can't think of a reason why, but just in
case :) will i still have Windows installation files if i use the
option "use entire disk" installation for Ubuntu or is it safer to
reinstall Windows (even though i won't be using it) and then run
Ubuntu along side it?

According to me, it is safer to keep Windows for now. You can remove later, once you gain confidence.
If you use "use entire disk", it will format whole drive, then you will not be able to reinstall Windows from preserved installation on the hard disk.

I'm currently using 64 bit Windows 7. Should i install 64 bit Ubuntu?

Doesn't matter. You can use either of them.