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I would like to run Ubuntu only - I now dual-boot

Asked by Alex Soteros

I am currently using the dual-boot supplied by Ubuntu to run both Ubuntu 10.04 and Windows 7 and I'm technically competent in Windows, but only user-competent in Linux.

I would like to change my system so that it's Ubuntu only, keeping my current Ubuntu implementation. Is that possible?

Regards ... Alex

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Best Marc Stewart (marc.stewart) said : 		#1

Yes, this is perfectly possible, and I assume you've backed up any important files.

First you reallocate the Windows partitions to Ubuntu, and then you update GRUB to remove Windows from the boot list.

To change the partitions, use the partition editor (gparted). This is on the live CD, but you can also install it with:
sudo apt-get install gparted
in a terminal.
You basically have two choices for partition reallocation.
1) Reformat as ext4 (or a format of your choice), and then mount as a new partition.
2) Remove the Windows partition, and then resize one or more of the others to use the freed space.
You could also combine these, resizing a little and creating a new, smaller partition.
The interface is straightforward, but there are plenty of fully descriptive tutorials for gparted available if you need more details, or you can ask a follow-up here.

Once Windows is removed, to update grub, in the terminal enter:
sudo update-grub
The bootloader will then have Windows removed, so that it boots straight into Ubuntu.

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Marc Stewart (marc.stewart) said : 		#2

Almost forgot to mention: If you want to resize your Ubuntu partition, you'll have to use the live CD. You can't change a partition that's currently in use.

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naomi norris (nokia-girluk) said : 		#3

Hi
this is a similar topic to my help needs. hope you dont mind me asking
i have just bought a 'notebook' and it comes with windows ce. but i want to download 'skype' so that i can speak with my partner regularly. Please can you advice which link i gotta click on, on the main page?
thanks so much
Naomi

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Alex Soteros (alex-soteros) said : 		#4

Thanks Marc Stewart, that solved my question.