Uninstall Linux Mint [SOLVED]
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Uninstall Linux Mint [SOLVED]
Hi! I redid my computer---completely wiping the hard drive. I set up a dual boot with Windows 7 Ultimate and Mint. However, I grabbed the wrong copy of Linux Mint---it was 4:40 in the morning. I installed Mint 18 32 bit, but I wanted to install Linux Mint 19 Xfce 64 bit. How can I uninstall the 18 32 bit so I can install the 19 64 bit? Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited by Blake's7 on Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
Install the new OS in the same partition(s) as the one you wish to replace.
Grub will update and only fine the systems currently on your drive.
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another method: with your live installer running.use Gparted and delete the linux partitions... then run the installer and use that new free space.
Grub will update and only fine the systems currently on your drive.
--
another method: with your live installer running.use Gparted and delete the linux partitions... then run the installer and use that new free space.
Peter
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Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
Just install Mint 19 into the same partition (via the 'Something else' option) and you're good. It should look something like this:

as explained in the official installation guide: https://www.linuxmint.com/documentation.php

as explained in the official installation guide: https://www.linuxmint.com/documentation.php
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Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
No uninstall needed. Just install over the existing LM deployment.Blake's7 wrote:How can I uninstall the 18 32 bit so I can install the 19 64 bit?
Joe
Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
that's it - - you Don't Uninstall an Operating System,
- you just OverWrite the Partition where the Old System resides.

- you just OverWrite the Partition where the Old System resides.


Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] - when your problem is solved!
and DO LOOK at those Unanswered Topics - - you may be able to answer some!.
Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
Thanks for the responses. I( tried to install it, but when I got to installation type, I clicked on to highlight /dev/sda4 ext4, then clicked on install, and received a message to define root type from partition table. It had a - in front of message, so I clicked on the minus sign, and that partition got moved to top of table with no operating system defined. What am I supposed to do there? All the other buttons are greyed out.
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Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
WithBlake's7 wrote: ⤴Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:45 amThanks for the responses. I( tried to install it, but when I got to installation type, I clicked on to highlight /dev/sda4 ext4, then clicked on install, and received a message to define root type from partition table. It had a - in front of message, so I clicked on the minus sign, and that partition got moved to top of table with no operating system defined. What am I supposed to do there? All the other buttons are greyed out.
/dev/sda4
highlighted, you need to click on Change
-> use as ext4 journaling file system
-> select /
as mount point.Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
OP: What he said. Just note that it may not be /dev/sda4 in your case. He means the partition your Mint 18 was/is on. Also check the box to format it. See the installation guide that I already linked you.rui no onna wrote: ⤴Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:02 amWith/dev/sda4
highlighted, you need to click onChange
-> use asext4 journaling file system
-> select/
as mount point.
Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
Thanks for the responses. It worked like a charm. Thanks.
Re: Uninstall Linux Mint
congrats!
to assist others with the same question: What method did you use?
PS: please edit the subject on your original post to include [solved] or some such, that helps for searching the multitude of posts here
Peter
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https://cdimage.debian.org/images/unoff ... e+nonfree/