How to backup EVERYTHING

InoueAlice
Senior Member

677

03-20-2016, 09:56 PM

I planned to switch to Steam OS but didn’t want to lose my current setup with its configurations and data. Most of the apps, OS, and settings are on my SSD, while the rest reside on my HDD.

InoueAlice

03-20-2016, 09:56 PM #1

I planned to switch to Steam OS but didn’t want to lose my current setup with its configurations and data. Most of the apps, OS, and settings are on my SSD, while the rest reside on my HDD.

Herbstschnee
Junior Member

04-05-2016, 10:21 PM

You should avoid creating an OS partition because it can complicate system management and reduce flexibility.

Herbstschnee

04-05-2016, 10:21 PM #2

You should avoid creating an OS partition because it can complicate system management and reduce flexibility.

chaospony
Member

149

04-06-2016, 06:25 AM

Would you prefer testing it first with a USB drive or a partition instead of installing directly?

chaospony

04-06-2016, 06:25 AM #3

Would you prefer testing it first with a USB drive or a partition instead of installing directly?

PIPSQUEAK13
Junior Member

04-06-2016, 08:24 AM

Avoid using a virtual machine to test Steam OS. You might also form two separate partitions, configure a boot loader, and install Steam OS on one of them.

PIPSQUEAK13

04-06-2016, 08:24 AM #4

Avoid using a virtual machine to test Steam OS. You might also form two separate partitions, configure a boot loader, and install Steam OS on one of them.

sacapatates
Posting Freak

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04-12-2016, 09:16 PM

I'm not familiar with partitioning, but you're comfortable with it in a physical setup.

sacapatates

04-12-2016, 09:16 PM #5

I'm not familiar with partitioning, but you're comfortable with it in a physical setup.

SirTabbi
Member

04-12-2016, 11:12 PM

You might simply utilize a USB drive to test it. It's unclear how much space the operating system requires, but it's likely to be limited.

SirTabbi

04-12-2016, 11:12 PM #6

You might simply utilize a USB drive to test it. It's unclear how much space the operating system requires, but it's likely to be limited.

BlockinDaily
Member

04-13-2016, 06:12 AM

Navigate to disk management, remove unused partitions. Then install the operating system and set it as the highest priority in your UEFI settings.

BlockinDaily

04-13-2016, 06:12 AM #7

Navigate to disk management, remove unused partitions. Then install the operating system and set it as the highest priority in your UEFI settings.