[Bug 1265192] Re: Reinstallation wipes out all partitions

[Fred Palmer]

In Ubuntu Forums we have seen at least 4 or 5 users with exactly the
same issue.

Installer only offers to reinstall Ubuntu but then overwrites entire hard drive. First thought it was user issue, but many have reported it and described consisently what they have done.
On re-install it only sees Ubuntu not Windows, but does not reinstall to an existing Linux partition, but does the install to entire drive.
Best to only use Something Else on re-install. But auto install should not offer incorrect choice.

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Title:
  Reinstallation wipes out all partitions

Status in “ubiquity” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Brand new Samsung laptop with UEFI. I had installed 13.04 Ubuntu but on reboot I never saw the 'grub' style menu. It just kept going into Windows 8.1.  So I got the 13.10 version (64 bit) and choose "Reinstall Ubuntu" (That may not be the exact text)
  It removed all the partiions including the recovery partitions. I do have a backup for the windows install, but I was very surprised that this happened.
  On a positive note I now have Ububtu up and running on my machine. 
  This is not my first time with Ubuntu. I have installed Ubuntu alongside WinXp, Vista and Windows 7. I've used Ubuntu desktop for over 6 years.
  If you would like me to try something to replicate this. .. I could shrink my existing partion make another one - reinstall and see if it whacks that one. I can do this now .. I'm still moving into this laptop so starting over is not so bad.

  Steve Devine

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