Can I Install Ubuntu Without Losing Data?
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2 Answers. You should install Ubuntu on a separate partition so that you won’t lose any data. The most important thing is you should create a separate partition for Ubuntu manually, and you should select it while installing Ubuntu.

Can you reinstall Ubuntu without losing data?

Installing Ubuntu fresh will not affect a user’s personal data and files unless he instructs the installation process to format a drive or partition. The wording in the steps that will do this is Erase disk and install Ubuntu , and Format Partition .

Can I install Ubuntu and keep my files?

Step 1) First step is to create an Ubuntu Live DVD or USB drive, which will reinstall Ubuntu. … Select “Reinstall Ubuntu 17.10”. This option will keep your documents, music, and other personal files intact. The installer will try to keep your installed software, too, where possible.

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