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Asked: 2016-09-28 05:45:32 +0800 CST

How to replace old Ubuntu with new Ubuntu (Dual boot), not given option to "Replace"

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I am dual booting Windows/Ubuntu. When I boot my new Ubuntu installation media I am not given the option to "Replace" the old version, jut either make a new partition or replace the whole disk. Is there a reason why I am not given the "Replace" old Ubuntu with the new version option?

(P.S. I currently have Kubuntu and it has stopped loading so want to replace it with a new version.)

Thank you

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1 Answers

    • Boot into your live media.
    • Choose Try Ubuntu Without Installing Option
      (This is so that if you have any problems or need to run any tools you can have access to the OS for help).
    • Run the Install Ubuntu Application.
    • Answer the prompts with defaults until you get to the Install Type screen. Select Something else and click continue.
    • Select the ext4 partition of your old installation.
      1. Select change
      2. for Use as seledt Ext4 in the dropdown.
      3. for Mount point Select /. 4 for format you have a choice. If you want to keep your personal files from the previous install leave it unchecked. Check mark it to format if you want your to remove your personal files from the old install.
    • Click Install Now and complete the prompts for personal information... reboot when prompted.
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