Ubuntu – Ubuntu detects that I don’t have at least 4.4 GB free space, what should I do

12.04hard drivesystem-installation

When I try to install Ubuntu 12.04, it shows me, that I don't have at least 4.4 GB free space. How can I format my Hard Disk Drive?

Actually I have 8.4 GB free space, but I screwed up everything and reinstalled Ubuntu (12.04) so many times because it wasn't booting fine and now it shows me, that I can't install.

The problem is that the "Continue" button isn't available to be clicked.

Best Answer

To format the hard disk select erase entire disc and install ubuntu after selecting install ubuntu. This will erase and reformat the entire hard drive before installing Ubuntu.

If you want to install Ubuntu alongside windows,
you should load windows and delete some files (5-10gb minimum) to create space,
then defragment your hard drive before installing Ubuntu.

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