Hello I was trying to install ubuntu on my VM and when I got to the installation type I saw that everyone choose "erase disk and install ubuntu" but I wasn't sure what it is going to erase, The whole dedicated disk I installed the VM on or the folder that located on the dedicated disk. I saw that more people asked this question but I didn't understand the terms they used. Thanks to everyone who answer
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1Go ahead and choose "erase disk and install ubuntu". It will install Ubuntu in the whole virtual image dedicated to the VM. In a real install (outside VM), that option would format the hard drive and install Ubuntu, but in a VM it is safe.– Archisman PanigrahiJul 23, 2021 at 11:16
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1It affects only the assigned virtual drive.– ChanganAutoJul 23, 2021 at 11:16
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1Does this answer your question? Is it safe to answer "erase disk and install Ubuntu" on a virtual machine?– steeldriverJul 23, 2021 at 11:22
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virtual folder means the folder on the dedicated disk that the VM located on?– zazi bazaziJul 23, 2021 at 11:26
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Does this answer your question? Does "Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu" replace the default boot screen?– karelJul 24, 2021 at 7:08
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It will erase the whole dedicated Virtual VM Drive that you have created which is stored on your physical drive in some folder.
It is safe to do so , it will not affect your complete host physical drive but only will affect the folder where your Virtual VM Drive is stored
answered Jul 23, 2021 at 18:59
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