14.04 - How to reinstall Ubuntu, but keep personal files? - Ask Ubuntu


i upgrading ubuntu 14.04 lts 16.04.1 lts inside virtual box , killed installation. wish reinstall ubuntu keeping home directory.

unfortunately, installer asks me strange choice:

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it suggests several options deletion of , 1 option keep files. option suggests have 2 versions of ubuntu installed.

what means? 2 copies of program , system files? or 2 kernels? don't want 2 copies, want overwrite failed installation.

backup data first. if can't boot ubuntu guest more, can boot ubuntu live dvd, select try ubuntu, , copying off files external disk or flash drive.

you can reinstall ubuntu , keep existing /home directory, booting ubuntu 16.04.1 live dvd, , choosing something else, choosing existing ubuntu partition reinstall into, , unselecting format partition.


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