Is there any way that I can install Linux on my desktop that have windows already(corrupted don't work), without loosing my data on drives.
I have 160 GB hard in it and C:\ has windows but now I want that my windows drive is replaced with Linux and D:\, E:\ and F:\ don't disturbed, because the data is very important.

Any suggestions.


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Yes. You can just reformat the partition that you installed Mandriva on and install ubuntu onto that partition. It will wipe your MBR however, so you will need to setup Grub correctly.Be warned, you will lose all your data on your Mandriva partition. If windows and mandriva are on the same disk, do not repartition your disk or you will lose everything!

it's called dual-booting. No need for partitioning software, most Linux distros come with their own partitioner.

Watch this video. it's kinda childish, but it shows the process:
http://adventuresinlinux.tv/main/content…