Hi,
I have a dual boot system running Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.10 each in their own SSDs. I am planning to switch my Ubuntu installation with Zorin. Is there a way to replace Ubuntu without affecting my data? (Also, I don't want to disturb my W10).
I know some basic terminal commands but I am not a Linux mastermind. Please, suggest safe and easier ways without a lot of terminal command operations.
I was wondering if there is a way to partition the Ubuntu installation drive and install Zorin over the Ubuntu root directory and leave the rest of the drive untouched.
You should be able to delete Ubuntu partition from a Live USB session using Gparted.
In theory, the same could be done from Windows side, but I've never doe it myself.
Hi FrenchPress, just wanted to install Ubuntu alongside Zorin OS. I have left 500 GB for Ubuntu and 500 GB for Zorin OS. The thing i want to know is that after installing ubuntu on another partition beside zorin os, will the grub of ubuntu/zorin work properly without clashing with each others grub
It will.
But it can only restore the disk as a whole image.
It is not possible to pick and chose what you want to restore.
It is works like a Time-machine in macOS to revert back to how things were before the any changes made.
"Hurry" is a main ingredient of a recipe for disaster.
Take your time and try to understand the whole procedure before jumping into making any major changes unless you are under the gun point (and I assume you are not).