Does Installing Linux Erase Hard Drive?

Short answer, yes linux will delete all the files on your hard drive so No it will not put them into a windows. … basically,you need a clean partition to install linux(this goes for every OS).

Does installing OS wipe hard drive?

Installing a new [windows] OS never actually deletes all your files/data unless you **SPECIFICALLY** choose to delete your partition or reformat your SSD/HDD.

Will Ubuntu installation erase my files?

The installation you’re about to do will give you full control to completely erase your hard drive, or be very specific about partitions and where to put Ubuntu.