Quick Answer: How to Reinstall Ubuntu Without Losing Data?
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Reinstalling Ubuntu with separate home partition without losing data. Tutorial with screenshots.

  • Create the bootable usb drive to install from: sudo apt-get install usb-creator.
  • Run it from the terminal: usb-creator-gtk.
  • Select your downloaded ISO or your live cd.

How do I repair Ubuntu installation?

The graphical way

  1. Insert your Ubuntu CD, reboot your computer and set it to boot from CD in the BIOS and boot into a live session. You can also use a LiveUSB if you have created one in the past.
  2. Install and run Boot-Repair.
  3. Click “Recommended Repair”.
  4. Now reboot your system. The usual GRUB boot menu should appear.

How do I reinstall Ubuntu?

  • Plug in USB Drive and boot off of it by pressing (F2).
  • Upon booting you will be able to try Ubuntu Linux before Installing.
  • Click on the Install Updates when installing.
  • Choose Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu.
  • Choose your Timezone.
  • Next screen will ask you to choose your keyboard layout.
Sophia Al-Mansoor

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