Ubuntu Version:
22.04 LTS,
Relevant System Information:
I am trying to install Lubuntu “along side” an existing Ubuntu 22.04 system.
Lubuntu is trying to shrink and existing partition and installing itself on that extra space.
the Lubuntu failed (I failed to get the error message but it was something along the lines not enough space or couldn’t mount ….)
However, I see that this system (a spare system I was testing Lubuntu on) seems to have duplicate 22.04’s on different partitions.
I expect my first step would be to clean this up - to delete the extra 22.04.
How would I do that most cleanly?
Screenshots or Error Messages:
I took a screenshot off the Trial install but I couldn’t find it afterwards.
Your details are unclear; partially as your question includes quite a bit of template data that should be deleted/removed if it doesn’t apply. eg.
What release are you using? as three are listed. Later on you mention only 22.04, but also Lubuntu? Is it a Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Server? Desktop?) install you’re trying to replace? and what release of Lubuntu are you trying to use?
Also be aware of the Support and Help instructions, as Lubuntu is a flavor of Ubuntu Desktop, it had only 3 years of supported life which has ended, thus only Lubuntu 24.04 LTS and Lubuntu 25.10 are still supported. Ubuntu Desktop/Server 22.04 LTS is still supported however.
For help with installer issues; we do need specific strings, and specific release details; as Lubuntu has used more than a single calamares version for a single release (LTS releases have later ISO point releases, and that included a later calamares version to resolve some reported installer issues) thus release does matter if you want specific advice.
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I am not familiar with Lubuntu. Your topic title says “Ubuntu.” So, I will write this as if I had a duplicate Ubuntu install that I did not want any more. Which has been the situation many times over the years.
I would run a Ubuntu Try/Live session. I would use Gparted to identify the partition that the duplicate ubuntu install is on. Then I would:
a) put the new Ubuntu installation into the same partition that the duplicate Ubuntu installation is using.
b) I would use Gparted to delete the partition the duplicate Ubuntu is in. Then I would expand one of the other partitions to occupy the unallocated space. Then I would run the Ubuntu installer and instruct it to do the “install alongside” method. There should now be sufficient space.
Regards
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Lubuntu is an official flavour of Ubuntu. It’s basically Ubuntu, but much more lightweight (suitable for lower-spec computers), and uses LXQt instead of GNOME.
Your comments pretty much cover the OP’s question.
Yes, apologies for my lack of clarity.
I was rushing.
thank you for your help