How to Convert a Linux Filesystem Without Data Loss | InclusiveTechWorld

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In this video, I will teach you: -How to convert a Linux filesystem without data loss -How to reinstall your bootloader & refresh initrd/initramfs if you are converting your Root directory -How to remount the partitions (if they are mounted, such as your Root & Home directories) -What to do after the conversion

Links: Linux Filesystem Guide: How to Delete BTRFS Subvolumes (& How to Move Your Linux Partitions Out Of Them): How to Upgrade ext2 to ext3, ext2 to ext4 or ext2 to ext4 on Linux Without Data Loss: Download Boot Info Script: https://github.com/arvidjaar/bootinfoscript How to Update Initrd or Initramfs on Your Linux Distribution: https://youtu.be/H-YZ-SMaQLg How to Partition a Hard Drive On Linux (& Filesystem Guide): https://youtu.be/ICYLWcXSn2I How to Migrate a Linux Installation to a New Hard Drive (including to Smaller Hard Drives): https://youtu.be/hH2MTX0B2Ik Download Linux Mint: https://linuxmint.com/download.php How to Create a Bootable USB on Windows, macOS & Linux: https://youtu.be/PspSroPd8NE How to Create a Bootable CD ROM or DVD ROM on Windows: https://youtu.be/DJ-_t5SqaUk How to Create a Bootable CD ROM or DVD ROM on macOS: https://youtu.be/WzRIJlyCGLs How to Create a Bootable CD ROM or DVD ROM on Linux: https://youtu.be/muJpfNgtQ_U How to Create BTRFS Subvolumes (& How to Move Your Linux Partitions Into Them): https://youtu.be/6Ktj3Si7FCw If you would like to see the instructions, here is a link to the PDF file: https://mega.nz/folder/sJYRnTZQ#9-kXj3qB3_lmMlKR6MxaFw

0:00 Intro 0:15 Which filesystems are supported? 1:28 Check some details about your Linux distribution 3:36 Identify your partitions & check if they have enough space 4:13 Create a backup 4:25 Create a bootable USB, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM & boot into it 5:24 Carry out the conversion 6:19 The steps to take after the conversion 6:45 If your Linux installation is EFI (GPT) 7:40 Update the whole filesystem 8:29 Just for EFI 9:03 Update the whole filesystem (continued) 11:41 Reinstall & reconfigure the bootloader 13:40 If you have any Linux dual boots installed 13:53 Check if your conversion has been successful 14:06 When your conversion has been successful 15:02 Outro

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