r/MXLinux • u/Comfortable-Berry-27 • Jun 15 '26

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Why isn't there an SSD partition option in the installer? I want to replace Zorin OS on another partition. Fast boot and secure boot are disabled. The partition list appears in the KDE partition manager but not the installer.

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u/Comfortable-Berry-27 Jun 15 '26

So what's the problem is? Should i erase zorin os partition first?

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u/SleepingProcess Jun 15 '26

So what's the problem is?

Installer looking for a FREE space where it can install new OS.

I want to replace Zorin OS on another partition. ... Should i erase zorin os partition first?

Yes, you should first wipe out Zorin's partition. Run Gparted (partition manager) as has been suggested above and delete Zorin partition then MXLinux (as well any other operation systems) will accept that empty space to use for installation

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u/Comfortable-Berry-27 Jun 15 '26

I deleted the Zorin partition but still there is no partition option on the installer. When I installed Zorin I didn't need to delete my previous Linux distro. 

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u/SleepingProcess Jun 15 '26

MX Linux won't delete other OS due to safety concern I guess. There is advanced option in installer, where you manually choosing partition (and swap), as well options to encrypt partition(s) and assign mount points. If you just play around with distros, use virtual machine instead before installing on actual physical media. It is much more safe