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I have Windows 8.1 on my HP Pavilion G6 and would like to replace windows with Ubuntu 14.04 but what option do I choose when it comes to the installation part? I noticed it wont detect my Windows 8.1 so should that matter if im going to replace it with Ubuntu? Should i choose the Erase Disk option and then install? Secure Boot and Fastboot and all other options have been taken care of but would like some further instructions from someone a little more experienced.

Charo
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Christian Rogers
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If you use the option labeled "Guided - Use entire disk and setup LVM" and then keep clicking Yes or Next, then everything will install just fine.

keep in mind that this will erase everything on your disk.

Ace
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i see Use LVM with the new Ubuntu installation and Erase disk and install Ubuntu. Which option do i choose?

Choose Erase disc and Install Ubuntu and make sure the other LVM Encryption option is selected below. When it comes to re-installing Windows 8.1 if you have recovery discs you shouldn't have a problem re-installing Windows. If you don't have any recovery discs you can create them within Windows just do a search [Windows + S] at the desktop for recovery disc. You will need 3 blank DVDs FYI. Instead of getting rid of Windows completely you can always dual-boot your machine. If you have yet to install Ubuntu you can re-partition your C: Drive, search for disc partitioner, and allocate some memory from the C: drive for Ubuntu. Reboot and install Ubuntu on this new partition and you should have a dual booting machine with Windows & Ubuntu. Of course if that seems too much for you installing Ubuntu solely by itself is the easiest thing to do.

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