I'd like to completely remove all files from my drive (factory reset, basically) and also uninstall Windows 8.1 from my machine. How would I do this, and if there are multiple ways to do it, what would be the most hassle-free way of doing it?
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2are you asking to install ubuntu? – sbergeron Oct 04 '14 at 20:10
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See also: http://askubuntu.com/questions/221835/installing-ubuntu-on-a-pre-installed-windows-8-64-bit-system-uefi-supported/228069#228069 – Wilf Oct 04 '14 at 21:41
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Do you just want to wipe out a drive or are you also interested in installing another OS after the wipe? – Waldir Leoncio Oct 05 '14 at 00:02
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Basically, so long as you don't need a completely secure erase, you just boot a livecd and open gparted then create a new partition table, also this is a bit off topic here
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Just start installing Ubuntu. In installation type choose the last option called something else. You can now delete all your partitions and set new ones.
All your data will be lost!
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1there is also a use entire disk option in the main screen that doesn't require as much effort – sbergeron Oct 04 '14 at 20:11
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you are right it is easier to choose one of the defined option, but from this more advanced tool you can set partitions as you want. – EdiD Oct 04 '14 at 20:18