TimeShift from live environment [SOLVED]

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#1 Post by **Sparky** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:55 pm

If I break my system and can't boot up other than the live system, how would I restore using timeshift?

#2 Post by **Stevo** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 6:44 pm

Install timeshift in the Live Session and tell it where to find the backup data and where to restore it.

#3 Post by **Sparky** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:36 am

Thanks!

#4 Post by **Sparky** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:02 pm

Yes, I didn't know you can install software from the live environment, that helps a lot!

#5 Post by **chrispop99** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:10 pm

Sparky wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:02 pm Yes, I didn't know you can install software from the live environment, that helps a lot!

The only limitation might be how much RAM you have, but you would need to install a lot for it to be a problem.

The other thing you could do is install Timeshift in a live session, then make a snapshot ISO. Burn that ISO to a DVD, or create a live USB with it, and keep that to boot from when you need recovery.

Chris

#6 Post by **Sparky** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:13 pm

chrispop99 wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:10 pm
Sparky wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:02 pm Yes, I didn't know you can install software from the live environment, that helps a lot!
The only limitation might be how much RAM you have, but you would need to install a lot for it to be a problem.

The other thing you could do is install Timeshift in a live session, then make a snapshot ISO. Burn that ISO to a DVD, or create a live USB with it, and keep that to boot from when you need recovery.

Chris

But that wont include assets like videos, pictures....etc....

#7 Post by **Stevo** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:21 pm

Timeshift doesn't back up your personal home folder, only your system. But restoring from a Timeshift save point doesn't touch your data in your home folder, either.

#8 Post by **Sparky** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:12 am

Under USERS in timeshift there are options, of which the last is all inclusive, no?

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