Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 1 points 54 minutes ago

Lol u from upper midwest?

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How can I switch to Linux Mint with a clean install and keep my 300GB of data (with metadata) safe? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago by kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml
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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/37943447

Hi all, I'm planning to do a clean install of Linux Mint on my laptop and completely remove Windows. I have about 300GB of personal data on the system and only one SSD, so everything is currently stored on that single drive.

Here’s what I want to do:

  1. Back up all my data safely, without losing any metadata (timestamps, folder structure, etc.).
  2. Wipe Windows and do a clean install of Linux Mint.
  3. Restore my data with everything intact—timestamps, folder structure, and metadata.
  4. Be able to open or run file types that are only supported by Windows, like certain .exe, .msi, or specific file types.

I don’t have a second internal drive, so I’ll probably use an external hard drive or cloud storage.

What i want to know is:

1.What’s the best way to back up and restore my data safely while preserving all metadata?

2.What tools or methods should I use for backup and restore?

3.How can I access or use files that are only supported by Windows once I’ve switched to Linux? Are there workarounds or compatibility layers?

I’m fairly new to Linux, so beginner-friendly advice would be awesome.

Thanks in advance!

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How can I switch to Linux Mint with a clean install and keep my 300GB of data (with metadata) safe? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works to c/linux4noobs@programming.dev
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Hi all, I'm planning to do a clean install of Linux Mint on my laptop and completely remove Windows. I have about 300GB of personal data on the system and only one SSD, so everything is currently stored on that single drive.

Here’s what I want to do:

  1. Back up all my data safely, without losing any metadata (timestamps, folder structure, etc.).
  2. Wipe Windows and do a clean install of Linux Mint.
  3. Restore my data with everything intact—timestamps, folder structure, and metadata.
  4. Be able to open or run file types that are only supported by Windows, like certain .exe, .msi, or specific file types.

I don’t have a second internal drive, so I’ll probably use an external hard drive or cloud storage.

What i want to know is:

1.What’s the best way to back up and restore my data safely while preserving all metadata?

2.What tools or methods should I use for backup and restore?

3.How can I access or use files that are only supported by Windows once I’ve switched to Linux? Are there workarounds or compatibility layers?

I’m fairly new to Linux, so beginner-friendly advice would be awesome.

Thanks in advance!

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Don't try this at home (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 days ago by kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
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Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

You sleeping on a park bench?

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Wait what u mean again????

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

I wish i die before that

-fish

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 days ago

I guess he's trying to deep clean the pipes

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

We had cat in the hat

Now we have car in the ass

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Wrap it around a stick and then wrap it with rope like you would do with a turkey and then soak it in coconut oil

Haven't done it myself yet but sounds like it might work🤷‍♂️

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Well looks like u got the best option

Oh god by kingpepe8006 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

Oh lawd not again

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Oh god (sh.itjust.works)
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It do be like that sometimes (sh.itjust.works)
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"Free" by kingpepe8006 in c/enshittification@lemmy.world
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"Free" (sh.itjust.works)
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As one should (sh.itjust.works)
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Looks like i'll have to start hating everyone (sh.itjust.works)
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He's just playing the meowno (sh.itjust.works)
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Damn Daniel (sh.itjust.works)
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Especially on an intersection with people on it by kingpepe8006 in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
[-] kingpepe8006@sh.itjust.works 28 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

And then they blame us for not being able to tell where their 2 ton truck is going like MY BROTHER YOU'RE TURNING LEFT WHILE STARING AT THE LOT LIZARD 300 FEET AWAY ON THE RIGHT!!!!!

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Especially on an intersection with people on it (sh.itjust.works)
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Onion be onioning again (sh.itjust.works)
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