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Delete ps3 linux partition
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Old 02-23-2008
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Delete ps3 linux partition

Hi there,

I just want to know if someone can help me. I try to install linux on my ps3 and I just want to to delete my linux partition because I change my mind and I want to keep my free space disk for my ps3 games, demo etc. I try to do the full format but my other os still there and its what I want to remove from my ps3 and keep all my free space.

thanks for your help guys

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Old 02-24-2008
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i had the same problem but luckily my ps3 died on me so the replacement had no linux but http://www.avforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-614241.html seems to have the answer remeber to back it up.

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Old 03-03-2008
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just use a live cd or dvd on pc with ur pc and format it

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Old 03-11-2008
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did you remove the partions with fdisk or cfdisk?

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Old 03-12-2008
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u wont beable to completely remove the 10 gb partion unless you set the settings when you format "allow all for ps3" id u want to erase an old version of linux for installation of a new one most install disks come with that option, well at least ydl 6.0 does.

Last edited by caxpo; 03-12-2008 at 05:10 PM.
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Old 03-22-2008
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So you're pretty much saying that once linux is installed on the PS3, it can not be removed?

I'm trying to install it to try it out, but i don't want to screw anything up.

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Old 03-22-2008
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well if you run on YDL and if you put Ubuntu DVD in, that should give you some formating options before install right?

so I think we could format it that way too ...

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Old 03-22-2008
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I think the best way is to put the hd into a pc and format with some software, maybe: PartitionMagic

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Old 03-23-2008
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Quote:
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I think the best way is to put the hd into a pc and format with some software, maybe: PartitionMagic
Then how would the game os be put back on there?

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Old 03-29-2008
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Why go to all the trouble of taking it out when you can do it directly via the PS3 as stated in previous replies?

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