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How Do I Reinstall Linux Mint Without Losing Data?

Elena Rostova • • 3 min read
How Do I Reinstall Linux Mint Without Losing Data?
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How do I reinstall Linux without losing data?

Now for reinstalling:

  1. Download the Ubuntu 16.04 ISO.
  2. Burn the ISO to a DVD, or use the included Startup Disk Creator program to make a live USB drive.
  3. Boot the install media you created in step #2.
  4. Choose to install Ubuntu.
  5. On the “installation type” screen, choose Something Else.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Linux Mint?

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  1. Step 1: Create a live USB or disk. Go to Linux Mint website and download ISO file.
  2. Step 2: Make a new partition for Linux Mint.
  3. Step 3: Boot in to live USB.
  4. Step 4: Start the installation.
  5. Step 5: Prepare the partition.
  6. Step 6: Create root, swap and home.
  7. Step 7: Follow the trivial instructions.
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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.