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cipricus
Asked: 2020-04-25 01:10:22 +0800 CST

Timeshift setup: how to backup system with programs and all theirs configs, but without Video, Music etc?

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I only make rare snapshots on an external drive (RSYNC option). I would like to backup all my programs with all their configuration settings as I have them now, but when I restore my system all programs are reset to their defaults as if newly installed.

I see an option to include all home files, but I don't want Timeshift to backup my Vido, Music etc (I do that by other methods if I need to).

I imagine the configurations I want to save are set under /home option of Timeshift.

Is the "Include hidden" option (for /home) supposed to provide what I ask - while "Include all" would save also Videos, Music etc?

Or is the result influenced by options for /root? Are those options affecting what I ask?

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Also: considering my stated goal, is there a difference between the results of restoring a snapshot on top of my existing system compared to restoring it on a new empty partition?

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    If you open timeshift Then click settings and go to the filters tab, you can exclude the music and video folders. The include hidden option backs up your hidden direct (the folders that begin with .) and unless you keep your videos and music in hidden files, you should be fine. If you turn on the include root option, it backs up the /root directory, so if you wanted to back those up, then sure, knock yourself out.

    Restoring to existing system just overwrites your current system with the backup. Restoring to an empty partition does exactly what it says.

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