You Asked: Will Reinstalling Ubuntu Delete My Files?
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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. However, any personalized system settings like auto-startup applications, keyboard shortcuts, etc. will be deleted.

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 .

Will Ubuntu installation erase my files?

The installation you’re about to do will give you full control to completely erase your hard drive, or be very specific about partitions and where to put Ubuntu.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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