Hey everyone! I'm about to switch from Windows to Linux for the first time, and I have a few sentimental files like photos and media that I want to keep. My question is, if I want to wipe everything else off my hard drive, is it enough to just back up those few files? Or should I consider backing up anything else before making the switch? Any tips would be super helpful!
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You really only need to save the files you want to keep. Switching to Linux means you're adopting a completely different file structure. Think of it like turning an old book into a completely new one: all that's left is the paper. So back up your important stuff and wipe the rest without worry!
Absolutely! Just back up your important files to a USB drive, your phone, or even cloud storage before wiping your hard drive. Once you have your files safely stored, go ahead and wipe the whole drive—you're switching to a new file system anyway, so the old files will be replaced.
Great, thanks for the reassurance!