Re-installing FC3

**Spatcher** · 09-07-2005, 06:45 PM

Ok you guys, I did some stupid stuff and I wanna re-install my Linux partition. What I did that was stupid is install this autopackage for AbiWord. Then I removed AbiWord (or I thought I did), and *smacks self in head really hard* removed the binary for the Autopackage-GTK!!!! So now I'm stuck with these icons that can't be removed due to no freakin program, and Urgghhhh!!! I'm mad!!!

My question is *drumroll please*: How would I go about re-installing my Linux partition? Would I boot into Windows, load up partition magic and format the linux & linux swap partitions? I don't wanna try to do anymore to get the crud off, I just want a fresh install so I can have a "clean" Linux. Mind you I don't wanna use fdisk, might ruin my Winders!!!! Then I'd be in trouble

Any help will be appreciated

Aeuzent · 09-07-2005, 07:58 PM

Why not just run the install again?

Wipe the partition that linux is on now and just use that space. You don't need XP at all. The installer should have all the tools you need.

Fdisk will give you no problems, assuming you don't touch the NTFS partition.

**Blitze105** · 09-22-2005, 03:02 PM

Fdisk is just a pain to use and can be confusing. Anyhow u can do as u said and use partition magic if you like.
-blitze

Aeuzent · 09-22-2005, 07:02 PM

Most linux distros come with an advanced partition tool or do it all for you

You don't need to waste money or time on third party software

**Blitze105** · 09-23-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeuzent

Most linux distros come with an advanced partition tool or do it all for you

Yes, most do and they work just fine. This particular one comes with disk druid, i believe....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeuzent

You don't need to waste money or time on third party software

Well if he already has it and is comfy with it, i figure might as well let him use it.
-blitze

09-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,484 OS: Mac OSX	Re-installing FC3 Ok you guys, I did some stupid stuff and I wanna re-install my Linux partition. What I did that was stupid is install this autopackage for AbiWord. Then I removed AbiWord (or I thought I did), and smacks self in head really* hard* removed the binary for the Autopackage-GTK!!!! So now I'm stuck with these icons that can't be removed due to no freakin program, and Urgghhhh!!! I'm mad!!! My question is drumroll please: How would I go about re-installing my Linux partition? Would I boot into Windows, load up partition magic and format the linux & linux swap partitions? I don't wanna try to do anymore to get the crud off, I just want a fresh install so I can have a "clean" Linux. Mind you I don't wanna use fdisk, might ruin my Winders!!!! Then I'd be in trouble Any help will be appreciated __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy

09-07-2005, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aeuzent Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 370 OS: XP SP2	Why not just run the install again? Wipe the partition that linux is on now and just use that space. You don't need XP at all. The installer should have all the tools you need. Fdisk will give you no problems, assuming you don't touch the NTFS partition.

09-22-2005, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blitze105 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 557 OS: XP Pro SP2, FC5	Fdisk is just a pain to use and can be confusing. Anyhow u can do as u said and use partition magic if you like. -blitze

09-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aeuzent Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 370 OS: XP SP2	Most linux distros come with an advanced partition tool or do it all for you You don't need to waste money or time on third party software