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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:

1) Using the mintupgrade tool

Use the Backup Tool to backup your data.

  1. Using the Update Manager, click on "Refresh" to refresh the APT cache and apply all level 1, 2 and 3 updates.
  2. Give your terminal unlimited scrolling:

    Open a terminal.

    Click on "Edit"->"Profile Preferences"->"Scrolling".

    Check the "unlimited" option and click "OK".

  3. Install the upgrade tool

    apt install mintupgrade

  4. Check the upgrade

    mintupgrade check

  5. Download the package upgrades:

    mintupgrade download

  6. 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

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