I would like to upgrade from Linux mint 17.3 to Linux mint 18. Is there a way to do this without deleting your settings, files, programs, bash_profile, etc. I know that you can back up files but can you import setting and such.
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Follow the tutorial posted on the official website to upgrade Linux mint 17 to 18 using mintupgrade
tool or using the Linux-mint.iso:
Use the Backup Tool to backup your data.
- Using the Update Manager, click on "Refresh" to refresh the APT cache and apply all level 1, 2 and 3 updates.
Give your terminal unlimited scrolling:
Open a terminal.
Click on "Edit"->"Profile Preferences"->"Scrolling".
Check the "unlimited" option and click "OK".
Install the upgrade tool
apt install mintupgrade
Check the upgrade
mintupgrade check
Download the package upgrades:
mintupgrade download
Apply the upgrades
mintupgrade upgrade
2) Using the live DVD Linux-mint 18 :
This tuto explain how to upgrade your current version and how to restore your data and your software selection.
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Does this back up your setting and bash profile and all added software Sep 2, 2016 at 16:16