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[john <question77690@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Question #77690 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/77690

    Status: Answered => Open

john is still having a problem:
if i re-install as you suggest will it install over my present ubuntu
set up and keep all my settings ,apps , e mail internet settings or do i
have to back up to my u drive, and if so what do i need to back up (i
dont know the file names yet) thanks for answering quickly. cheers js
> Your question #77690 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/77690
> 
> marcobra (Marco Braida) proposed the following answer:
> I suggest you to install Ubuntu NOT using Wubi.
> 
> If you have installed Ubuntu via Wubi please uninstall it read http
> ://wubi-installer.org/faq.php
> 
> Installing Ubuntu using Wubi make Ubuntu less robust and all problems
> that you will have to Windows can be affect your Ubuntu partition file.
> 
> I strongly suggest you to install Ubuntu+Windows in dual mode creating a real Ubuntu ext3 partition.
> In this mode you can use Ubuntu and Windows ad usual and then using installed Ubuntu you can save or repair damaged (due viruses or other issue) Windows partitions data.
> 
> - Here the steps to install Ubuntu
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall
> 
> Is very easy to install, if you need info please ask.
> 
> Thank you
>

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