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KonradDos
Asked: 2017-01-29 15:01:42 +0800 CST

How to backup-restore my data

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I broke my Ubuntu 16.04 LTS when I tried to do something with my Graphic Drivers. When I am using application which is in full-screen mode my computer is freezing. I think the only way to repair system is make reinstall. The problem is I want to save my data. I did the backup of my home directory using built-in tool. Is it possible to recover data from backup after reinstalling the system?

I am sorry for my English.

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  1. Best Answer

    All settings and app settings are stored in /home/ folder. If you don't format the disk everything will remain there. If you format the disk, Copy /home folder in a external usb and after installing ubuntu paste /home into /home. As for the apps and executables, you better 

    sudo apt install <app name>

    them. Otherwise if you copy paste them to restore them too, you might break something again.

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