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I am trying to re-install Ubuntu as it just isn't loading up well at all. However, I am getting this error:

You need at least 8.5GB disk space to install Ubuntu. This computer has only 4.0GB!?

  • How can I partition the hard drive to make this work?!

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Update: I opened GParted to start partitioning my hard drive but this was my only option.

Partitioning

I have a terrabyte on this computer, why aren't the other ones showing up?

I was advised to go into terminal and to type DF. You can see the results below:

Typing DF in Terminal

Just to confirm that it isn't recognizing my sda:

only sdb showing up

Benjamints
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  • Please don't link to external image sites. The link will die eventually, making your question useless. Just put the error text into the question. –  Mar 09 '17 at 11:24
  • Linking to images is OK if it adds context to see the screenshot. – karel Mar 09 '17 at 11:37
  • @karel You believe that's the case here? –  Mar 09 '17 at 11:51
  • Yes, I think the screenshot is OK here because it adds context by showing which screen of the Ubuntu installer showed the error. – karel Mar 09 '17 at 11:53
  • @karel The error being "How can I partition the hard drive to make this work?!" ? Unlikely, so what's the error? Is it the text in the question title? Unlikely; no-one's going to ask why they can't install an 8.5gb OS on a 4gb disk, are they? –  Mar 09 '17 at 11:56
  • It's not unheard of. I answered a similar question: [can I install ubuntu in a 3.5 GB mini pc](http://askubuntu.com/questions/395932/can-i-install-ubuntu-in-a-3-5-gb-mini-pc/396417#396417). I became interested in this question because it has similarities with the other question. – karel Mar 09 '17 at 12:00
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    The picture Partitioning shows partitions of CD, we need to know sizes of partitions on /dev/sda disk – Jirka Picek Mar 09 '17 at 12:29
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    Your second image shows the partitioning of the DVD drive with your Ubuntu DVD in it. You can't install there. Get us the information for the hard disk, you'll probably find there's plenty of free space on that. – Zeiss Ikon Mar 09 '17 at 12:29
  • Yes, that is the problem. the /sda isn't showing up when I click on the top right to find alternatives. – Benjamints Mar 09 '17 at 12:31
  • the only option that is there is /dev/sdb – Benjamints Mar 09 '17 at 12:31
  • almost like my computer isn't recognizing the /sda whatsoever. – Benjamints Mar 09 '17 at 12:31
  • What shows when you type to terminal `df`? – Jirka Picek Mar 09 '17 at 12:35
  • I edited my post. Sorry I don't think I am allowed to post it as a picture without a link. – Benjamints Mar 09 '17 at 12:39
  • You say you're trying to RE-INSTALL Ubuntu - so you had it installed previously? Are you dual booting? Have you got backups of your personal data? You could try the "Erase entire disk and install" option from the installer. – Carl H Mar 09 '17 at 13:01
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    Please don't post pictures of terminal output. Copy-paste the text, and use `
    ` tags to make the formatting work.    
        – wjandrea
                Mar 09 '17 at 17:04
    
    

    
                    
                
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        @wjandrea The [formatting tools](http://askubuntu.com/help/formatting) are easier to use.
        – terdon
                Mar 09 '17 at 17:10
    
    

    
                    
                
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        You can try https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/328719
It ansver helps me.
        – book777
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        Did you solve this? Having the same problem
        – user3543300
                Aug 24 '18 at 17:11
    
    

    
                    
                
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Please change your partition table, the terabyte of diskspace is not selected. The drive you have choose for installation is a flash drive(usb), here your have to chose Your hdd which will be like:  /dev/sda

Have a look again and select right drive. 

        
        

            

                

                
                

                    
                    
                        


    
    
        
    
    

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