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How can I reinstall Ubuntu 13.04 safely, without losing anything except settings? Is it possible? Or at least keep only programs and the home directory?

I want to reinstall as I have recently experienced various issues like the scrolling being very jumpy and lightdm rendering weirdly. Can someone more experienced explain how to reinstall Ubuntu as I have been searching in vain for days. Thanks in advance.

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  • This doesn't make sense. Your problem is either in the settings, or in the binaries (program, libraries). The usual reason for reinstalling is to lose the system-wide settings. To reset user-specific settings, either create a new user, or delete all dot-files in your home. On the other hand, if your problem were not in the settings, it would be in a program or library, thus the only thing you could do would be to file a bug report. I cannot think of another reason to reinstall.
    – ignis
    Oct 8, 2013 at 16:50

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Note: Re-Installing should not affect any of your documents but, just to be on the safe side, you should do a backup of your documents, including /home hidden files, using something like CloneZilla

Boot your system from CD or bootable USB, and when you get to the installation screen, choose upgrade 13.04 with 13.04 if available, if not choose something else,

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and when you get to the partitioning screen keep everything the same, and un-check the Format check-box.

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For more info see the Ubuntu Reinstallation site

Source:Ubuntu Reinstallation

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  • Not affect what settings?
    – New Moon
    May 6, 2013 at 10:26
  • That was a typo, I've removed it. Sorry
    – Mitch
    May 6, 2013 at 11:58
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Generally when installing Ubuntu it's handy to have a separate /home partition for just such a problem that keeps all of your files and settings safe and lets you re-install the / filesystem...

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Yes you can do it . Check the steps mentioned in the below site. It would be helpful to you. How to reinstall ubuntu without losing any thing

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