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Creating an ISO image on Ubuntu

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BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
mamiemando Posted messages 33228 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -

Hello,

I would like to know if it is possible to create an iso image of the Ubuntu system in order to reinstall it later on the same machine?

I have created an image, but I'm not sure if it is usable.

Thank you

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    fabul Posted messages 42163 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066
     

    Hello, with a program like PowerIso 6.0 Giveaway

    https://winningpc.com/poweriso-coupon-code-free-license-key/

    You need to specify the boot file

    https://www.poweriso.com/tutorials/make-bootable-cd.htm

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    1. BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       

      I installed the software but it doesn't launch.

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      1. fabul Posted messages 42163 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066 > BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         

        Did you unzip it and install the right one? (On Windows, which one?) Either 32 bit or x64 for 64 bit?

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      2. BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 > fabul Posted messages 42163 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
         

        I am on 64-bit Ubuntu

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  2. fabul Posted messages 42163 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066
     

    You need to find or install a Windows PC for Windows programs.

    I'm not aware of an equivalent to PowerISO for Ubuntu, sorry.

    Otherwise, PowerISO itself: https://www.poweriso.com/download-poweriso-for-linux.htm

    It may be limited if you don't pay.

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  3. mamiemando Posted messages 33228 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   7 943
     

    Hello,

    On Linux, you can follow this tutorial to create an iso, so there's no need for Windows. If you're using KDE, I recommend using k3b instead of brasero.

    However, I must point out a gap in the approach. A Linux system is often much larger than a CD or even a DVD. So it is unlikely that you will be able to burn it.

    In practice, we don't actually need to save the Linux system, which can be easily reinstalled, provided you remember the list of installed packages (see this tutorial). It's actually your data (stored in /home) that matters. When reinstalling Linux, you can easily keep /home and only reinstall the system (/). You just need to make sure to reuse the /home partition without formatting it.

    On the other hand, a hardware incident (hard drive failure) is always possible. Therefore, you should back up the files you care about (even if it's to back up the entire /home) to a separate drive. Provided that this volume is reasonable, it can fit on a CD or DVD. But in my opinion, a more practical and less cumbersome solution is to simply use an external drive. Additionally, you can periodically update this backup with a tool like rsync or grsync.

    Good luck

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    1. BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       

      Hello, thank you for the feedback but I did everything again.

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      1. mamiemando Posted messages 33228 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   7 943 > BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         

        I didn't understand what your answer meant. Is your problem solved? If not, where are you at and are you stuck (and why)?

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  4. BRRG Posted messages 1129 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
     

    Hello I have reinstalled everything so yes it's resolved

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    1. mamiemando Posted messages 33228 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   7 943
       

      Okay, for your information, you can in this case mark the topic as solved by yourself, as explained in this tutorial. Good luck!

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