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I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.

Asked by David Jakstys

I downloaded 10.04 and I have a choice of Windows XP and Ubuntu 10.04. I only have 37gb of memory and am wondering how to un-install Windows XP. Went to the Windows control panel and the uninstall choice is not there. I have about 10 GB of memory left. Should I just increase my memory? I have a Dell 8200 with a P4. I am so impressed with Ubuntu 10.04.

Also, What can I do to facilitate updating the so called Grub-pc file? Updates came automatically I think and Ubuntu worked very hard to resolve the grub-pc issue but what only able to do a partial software update.

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#1

Please tell have you installed Ubuntu inside Windows (not suggested...) ?

Thank you

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Fakhrul Rijal (frijal) said : 		#2

Hey David Jakstys, please tell me what do you want?

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Book 'em Dano (heymrdjd) said : 		#3

Can you tell us whether you installed Ubuntu on a separate partition on the HDD or did you installed Ubuntu within XP like any other program one could install on XP?

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#4

The two show up as separate operating systems.  When I begin I am given a choice of Windows or Ubuntu.  Ubuntu was installed on the C drive when I did the download.

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#5

Fakhrul, I want to know if I can Uninstall Windows xp.  I don't see the option in the Windows Control Panel.  Also there was some difficulty installing a GRUB file when Ubuntu was updating.

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#6

Marco,  Ubuntu and Windows are two separate choices.  I can log on to both.  I prefer to just run Ubuntu.

Thx for the help

David

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From: marcobra (Marco Braida) <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
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Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 8:28 AM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
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    Status: Open => Needs information

marcobra (Marco Braida) requested for more information:
Please tell have you installed Ubuntu inside Windows (not suggested...)
?

Thank you

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#7

Tell us that Ubuntu and Windows are separate choices doesn't help so much.
Please tell do you have installed Ubuntu entirely booting your pc from a Live Ubuntu install cd without starting Windows ( the usual installation ) or you have installed Ubuntu using Windows ( this installation is the Wubi installation ).

Thank you

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#8

Marco, I installed Ubuntu using Windows or I guess what you call the Wubi installation.

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From: marcobra (Marco Braida) <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
To: <email address hidden>
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 10:49 AM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

    Status: Open => Needs information

marcobra (Marco Braida) requested for more information:
Tell us that Ubuntu and Windows are separate choices doesn't help so much.
Please tell do you have installed Ubuntu entirely booting your pc from a Live Ubuntu install cd without starting Windows ( the usual installation ) or you have installed Ubuntu using Windows ( this installation is the Wubi installation ).

Thank you

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#9

Marco, I used windows xp to install Ubutu.  Now I have two operating systems.  Is there a way to just have Ubuntu?

--- On Thu, 6/24/10, David Jakstys <email address hidden> wrote:

From: David Jakstys <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
To: <email address hidden>
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:06 AM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

    Status: Needs information => Open

You gave more information on the question:
Marco, I installed Ubuntu using Windows or I guess what you call the
Wubi installation.

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Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
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Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 10:49 AM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
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marcobra (Marco Braida) requested for more information:
Tell us that Ubuntu and Windows are separate choices doesn't help so much.
Please tell do you have installed Ubuntu entirely booting your pc from a Live Ubuntu install cd without starting Windows ( the usual installation ) or you have installed Ubuntu using Windows ( this installation is the Wubi installation ).

Thank you

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Best David Jones (dj) said : 		#10

Since you are so new to Ubuntu I would suggest you keep windows for a while, how ever you can download and burn a ISO and put in your CD drive then reboot it will erase windows permantly and install which ever distro of Ubuntu you have downloaded. If you decide to completely install Ubuntu from a burned CD be sure to MD5SUM check the disk before attempting to install it.

    David
    in TN

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#11

David Jones, thx for the advice.  I'll do that.  I'll probably get in contact with you guys on the details of how to burn a cd or maybe check out a Linux book.

David

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Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
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Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 8:01 PM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

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David Jones proposed the following answer:
Since you are so new to Ubuntu I would suggest you keep windows for a
while, how ever you can download and burn a ISO and put in your CD drive
then reboot it will erase windows permantly and install which ever
distro of Ubuntu you have downloaded. If you decide to completely
install Ubuntu from a burned CD be sure to MD5SUM check the disk before
attempting to install it.

    David
    in TN

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#12

I think it's good advice. I am new to burning ISO discs. This MD5SUM check David talks about will probably need some clarification later.

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Michelle Walker (milore55) said : 		#13

I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But here's the problem with XP...

1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it that is acting like a virus. I cannot install any programs...the LogiTech Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to uninstall...no more.
2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got his new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another program).
3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can use the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No good.

How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to Ubuntu.

Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks

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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#14

Hi Michelle, I had the same dilemna exactly.  Ubuntu 10.04 is wonderful.  I found an article on the internet on how to burn an ISO cd to install Linux and to completely erase Windows XP.  You are so right, there is no uninstall of Windows.  I worked with Microsoft and Security Essentials software to get rid of the viruses that were really bothering me.  Then I made the switch to 10.04 with a Live CD I made from documentation.  I did do some fiddling with certain parameters in XP.  I could probably get you more information if you need it.  I dont know if this will work for you because of this LogiTech Setpoint issue.  The Microsoft technical support people installed for free Microsoft Security Essentials and then twice removed viruses before I made the switch to get rid of XP and go with 10.04.  Let me know if you want more detail on my own process.

David

--- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michelle Walker <email address hidden> wrote:

From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
To: <email address hidden>
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:40 PM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I
downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or
Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices
of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose
the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But
here's the problem with XP...

1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it that is acting like a virus. I cannot install any  programs...the LogiTech Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to uninstall...no more.
2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got his new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another program).
3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can use the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No good.

How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It
does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and
plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot
run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to
Ubuntu.

Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot
install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks

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Michelle Walker (milore55) said : 		#15

Thanks for your reply but I must not have explained the problem because
everyone is telling me to 'boot from a live CD' kind of answer:) . The
problem is that I can't get the system to do that.
Yes, I'm liking Ubuntu...still getting used to it but I like it.

On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, David Jakstys <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> Hi Michelle, I had the same dilemna exactly. Ubuntu 10.04 is wonderful. I
> found an article on the internet on how to burn an ISO cd to install Linux
> and to completely erase Windows XP. You are so right, there is no uninstall
> of Windows. I worked with Microsoft and Security Essentials software to get
> rid of the viruses that were really bothering me. Then I made the switch to
> 10.04 with a Live CD I made from documentation. I did do some fiddling with
> certain parameters in XP. I could probably get you more information if you
> need it. I dont know if this will work for you because of this LogiTech
> Setpoint issue. The Microsoft technical support people installed for free
> Microsoft Security Essentials and then twice removed viruses before I made
> the switch to get rid of XP and go with 10.04. Let me know if you want more
> detail on my own process.
>
> David
>
> --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michelle Walker
> <email address hidden> wrote:
>
>
> From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was
> wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in
> the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> already.
> To: <email address hidden>
> Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:40 PM
>
>
> Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I
> downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or
> Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices
> of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose
> the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But
> here's the problem with XP...
>
> 1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it that
> is acting like a virus. I cannot install any programs...the LogiTech
> Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to uninstall...no
> more.
> 2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit
> software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got his
> new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another
> program).
> 3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can use
> the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
> 4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No
> good.
>
> How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It
> does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and
> plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot
> run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to
> Ubuntu.
>
> Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot
> install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
>
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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#16

Michelle, what I was trying to explain is I had to get rid of the virus problem first and then I could install Ubuntu.  Maybe you need a pro and maybe that disk needs to be formatted to start from scratch.  Good Luck

David

--- On Sat, 9/4/10, Michelle Walker <email address hidden> wrote:

From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
To: <email address hidden>
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 3:16 AM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
Thanks for your reply but I must not have explained the problem because
everyone is telling me to 'boot from a live CD' kind of answer:) . The
problem is that I can't get the system to do that.
Yes, I'm liking Ubuntu...still getting used to it but I like it.

On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, David Jakstys <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> Hi Michelle, I had the same dilemna exactly.  Ubuntu 10.04 is wonderful.  I
> found an article on the internet on how to burn an ISO cd to install Linux
> and to completely erase Windows XP.  You are so right, there is no uninstall
> of Windows.  I worked with Microsoft and Security Essentials software to get
> rid of the viruses that were really bothering me.  Then I made the switch to
> 10.04 with a Live CD I made from documentation.  I did do some fiddling with
> certain parameters in XP.  I could probably get you more information if you
> need it.  I dont know if this will work for you because of this LogiTech
> Setpoint issue.  The Microsoft technical support people installed for free
> Microsoft Security Essentials and then twice removed viruses before I made
> the switch to get rid of XP and go with 10.04.  Let me know if you want more
> detail on my own process.
>
> David
>
> --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michelle Walker
> <email address hidden> wrote:
>
>
> From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was
> wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in
> the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> already.
> To: <email address hidden>
> Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:40 PM
>
>
> Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I
> downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or
> Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices
> of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose
> the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But
> here's the problem with XP...
>
> 1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it that
> is acting like a virus. I cannot install any  programs...the LogiTech
> Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to uninstall...no
> more.
> 2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit
> software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got his
> new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another
> program).
> 3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can use
> the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
> 4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No
> good.
>
> How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It
> does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and
> plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot
> run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to
> Ubuntu.
>
> Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot
> install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
>
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Michelle Walker (milore55) said : 		#17

Thanks for your help.

On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:18 AM, David Jakstys <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> Michelle, what I was trying to explain is I had to get rid of the virus
> problem first and then I could install Ubuntu. Maybe you need a pro and
> maybe that disk needs to be formatted to start from scratch. Good Luck
>
> David
>
> --- On Sat, 9/4/10, Michelle Walker
> <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was
> wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in
> the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> already.
> To: <email address hidden>
> Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 3:16 AM
>
> Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> Thanks for your reply but I must not have explained the problem because
> everyone is telling me to 'boot from a live CD' kind of answer:) . The
> problem is that I can't get the system to do that.
> Yes, I'm liking Ubuntu...still getting used to it but I like it.
>
> On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, David Jakstys <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
> >
> > David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> > Hi Michelle, I had the same dilemna exactly. Ubuntu 10.04 is wonderful.
> I
> > found an article on the internet on how to burn an ISO cd to install
> Linux
> > and to completely erase Windows XP. You are so right, there is no
> uninstall
> > of Windows. I worked with Microsoft and Security Essentials software to
> get
> > rid of the viruses that were really bothering me. Then I made the switch
> to
> > 10.04 with a Live CD I made from documentation. I did do some fiddling
> with
> > certain parameters in XP. I could probably get you more information if
> you
> > need it. I dont know if this will work for you because of this LogiTech
> > Setpoint issue. The Microsoft technical support people installed for
> free
> > Microsoft Security Essentials and then twice removed viruses before I
> made
> > the switch to get rid of XP and go with 10.04. Let me know if you want
> more
> > detail on my own process.
> >
> > David
> >
> > --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michelle Walker
> > <email address hidden> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> > Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I
> was
> > wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice
> in
> > the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> > already.
> > To: <email address hidden>
> > Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:40 PM
> >
> >
> > Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
> >
> > Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> > I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I
> > downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or
> > Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices
> > of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose
> > the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But
> > here's the problem with XP...
> >
> > 1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it
> that
> > is acting like a virus. I cannot install any programs...the LogiTech
> > Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to
> uninstall...no
> > more.
> > 2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit
> > software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got
> his
> > new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another
> > program).
> > 3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can
> use
> > the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
> > 4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No
> > good.
> >
> > How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It
> > does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and
> > plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot
> > run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to
> > Ubuntu.
> >
> > Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot
> > install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks
> >
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David Jakstys (david-jakstys) said : 		#18

You are welcome Michelle Walker.  I hope things work out well because I wanted to get rid of XP also.

--- On Sat, 9/4/10, Michelle Walker <email address hidden> wrote:

From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates already.
To: <email address hidden>
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:42 PM

Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655

Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
Thanks for your help.

On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:18 AM, David Jakstys <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> Michelle, what I was trying to explain is I had to get rid of the virus
> problem first and then I could install Ubuntu.  Maybe you need a pro and
> maybe that disk needs to be formatted to start from scratch.  Good Luck
>
> David
>
> --- On Sat, 9/4/10, Michelle Walker
> <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I was
> wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice in
> the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> already.
> To: <email address hidden>
> Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010, 3:16 AM
>
> Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
>
> Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> Thanks for your reply but I must not have explained the problem because
> everyone is telling me to 'boot from a live CD' kind of answer:) . The
> problem is that I can't get the system to do that.
> Yes, I'm liking Ubuntu...still getting used to it but I like it.
>
> On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, David Jakstys <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
> > Question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
> >
> > David Jakstys posted a new comment:
> > Hi Michelle, I had the same dilemna exactly.  Ubuntu 10.04 is wonderful.
> I
> > found an article on the internet on how to burn an ISO cd to install
> Linux
> > and to completely erase Windows XP.  You are so right, there is no
> uninstall
> > of Windows.  I worked with Microsoft and Security Essentials software to
> get
> > rid of the viruses that were really bothering me.  Then I made the switch
> to
> > 10.04 with a Live CD I made from documentation.  I did do some fiddling
> with
> > certain parameters in XP.  I could probably get you more information if
> you
> > need it.  I dont know if this will work for you because of this LogiTech
> > Setpoint issue.  The Microsoft technical support people installed for
> free
> > Microsoft Security Essentials and then twice removed viruses before I
> made
> > the switch to get rid of XP and go with 10.04.  Let me know if you want
> more
> > detail on my own process.
> >
> > David
> >
> > --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Michelle Walker
> > <email address hidden> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Michelle Walker <email address hidden>
> > Subject: Re: [Question #115655]: I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday. I
> was
> > wondering if I can uninstall Windows XP. I dont see the uninstall choice
> in
> > the Windows control panel. Also any advice on GRUB as Im seeing updates
> > already.
> > To: <email address hidden>
> > Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 4:40 PM
> >
> >
> > Your question #115655 on Ubuntu changed:
> > https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/115655
> >
> > Michelle Walker posted a new comment:
> > I have the same problem but more complex. I decided to try Linux. I
> > downloaded with Wubi. When I boot up I have a choice first of XP or
> > Ubuntu. I choose Ubuntu then another menu pops up with several choices
> > of Ubuntu...'generic' and something else...I think a safe mode. I choose
> > the generic. Have no problems...just getting used to the system. But
> > here's the problem with XP...
> >
> > 1. I need to uninstall because I have a LogiTech program running on it
> that
> > is acting like a virus. I cannot install any  programs...the LogiTech
> > Setpoint keeps reinstalling. Wasted a lot of time trying to
> uninstall...no
> > more.
> > 2. This computer was given to me without any hardware (yes, it is legit
> > software, my relative just gave me no CDs...threw them away when he got
> his
> > new computer...DUH. I did manage to get the product key using another
> > program).
> > 3. I cannot get the computer to boot from the cd from anywhere so I can
> use
> > the live Ubuntu cd I burned so I can wipe out XP.
> > 4. Boot menu has 2 choices: Hardrive and IDE CD-ROM. Tried changing. No
> > good.
> >
> > How to get rid of XP? Can I go into the computer and just delete it? It
> > does not appear on Add/Remove. BTW I am getting an external drive and
> > plan to run XP from there for some few programs that (so far) I cannot
> > run on Linux, so I'm not worried about keeping XP because I'm new to
> > Ubuntu.
> >
> > Just want to remove XP since it's almost useless anyway because I cannot
> > install updates, ANYTHING. Thanks
> >
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