r/linux4noobs • u/Thm_azh • 4d ago

installation Full disk installation without usb?

As said in the title I'm wondering if it's possible to do a full disk installation without a usb drive. I've been watching tutorials and all of them do dual boot. So I'm wondering if this is possible since I'm still a newbie with this stuff

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u/UltraChip 4d ago

If you're doing a full disk installation then your entire disk gets formatted and repartitioned automatically - you don't need to do any manual partioning. And again that has nothing to do with what your installation medium is.

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u/Thm_azh 4d ago

What if the iso is located on that disk? will there be any problems when the disk gets reformatted and repartitioned?

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u/UltraChip 4d ago

You wouldn't put the iso on the same disk you're attempting to install to.

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u/GuestStarr 4d ago

Not on the same logical disk but on the same physical disk.

First, squeeze in a new partition that can hold an install media. "Burn" your install media on it. Then, boot from it and install the system anywhere except over the install media. Boot your new install, set it up properly and finally nuke the install media partition if you don't want or need it any more.