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i got a bad virus in windows that keeps it from starting up so that finally pushed me over the edge. i'm using a live ubuntu cd now. i need ...
- 03-01-2006 #1Just Joined!
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i got a bad virus in windows that keeps it from starting up so that finally pushed me over the edge. i'm using a live ubuntu cd now. i need to format my harddrive before i install either ubuntu or zenwalk. what formAT type and access path do i use? it gives me some options i don't know what they mean. Windows Virtual Fat (vFat) is that like FAT32?
- 03-02-2006 #2Linux User
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You should just be able to start the install, as the installer should format the drive when it sets up the partitions.
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i'm sorry i shoul explain better. i have a corrupted version of windows on my hard drive now and want to get rid of it before i install linux. i need to know what format type to use when i reformat that partition. thanks for the answer though.
- 03-02-2006 #4forum.guy
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I like to use ext3, but some here might suggest one of the reiser variations.
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- 03-02-2006 #5Just Joined!
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ahhh thank you very much
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