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    Uninstalling Xubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by J-Bytes, Mar 10, 2008.

  1. J-Bytes

    J-Bytes I am CanadiEEEn NBR Reviewer

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    I recently installed Xubuntu on a computer of mine and really didn't love it. I decided to suck it up and buy XP Pro, except I can't install it inside Xubuntu. I need to first uninstall Xubuntu and wipe my HDD. I've been desperately searching around Xubuntu and around the web for ways to wipe it clean from my disk, but I've actually managed to find nothing at all.

    Could someone please explain to me the easiest way to remove Xubuntu from my computer so I can install XP? Thanks!

    P.S. I kind of need a quick response because it's urgent that this computer is up and running.

    Thanks!
     
    J-Bytes, Mar 10, 2008
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why can't you just format your drive while installing XP?

    If you really want to wipe your drive first, there are several apps which will do that for you. My personal favorite is DBan. If you decide to use this program, read all instructions, information and suggestions, before using it. Good luck.
     
    bmwrob, Mar 10, 2008
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  3. Hawk7886

    Hawk7886 Notebook Enthusiast

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    DBAN is an excellent suggestion. It's also possible to use GParted to erase all of the partitions. If it's not on the Xubuntu LiveCD, you can download a standalone version.

    It's too bad you didn't like Xubuntu, it's my favorite flavor of Ubuntu. =(
     
    Hawk7886, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. manglangnt

    manglangnt Newbie

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    Ubutun can running on CD driver without install anythings. so everybody wanna try shoud running it on CD,and install it in your HDD if you like it
     
    manglangnt, Mar 11, 2008
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  5. Telkwa

    Telkwa Notebook Consultant

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    I agree, you should be able to just install XP.

    If XP install routine won't start, download/burn either GParted or Clonezilla/GParted or Parted Magic. You burn the download just like a Linux OS download; convert the .iso to a bootable CD. Boot from the CD, delete all partitions, and format the drive to ntfs.

    Or, if you want to plan for future Linux experiments, create a primary ntfs partition for Windows at the front (left-hand side) of the drive, then create an extended partition for Linux. Leave the Linux part unformatted, or build /, /home, and swap partitions inside the extended. / and /home formatted as ext3, swap as linuxswap. If you do this, XP install CD should identify the ntfs partition and you should be able to install to just that without trouble.
     
    Telkwa, Mar 11, 2008
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