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As I have already posted here I have a problem with my instalation of ubuntu 16.04 to recognize an HD where I have all my media. Just a few minutes ago I tried with ubuntu 14.04 using live DVD and I could mount that HD and therefore I could see the files and play them.

So my question is : is it possible to downgrade to 14.04 without loosing my configurations or do I have make a fresh install of 14.04 ???

EDIT: I noticed that using live session on 14.04 I can edit the partition, but I think that will have no effect when I return to 16.04 .What do you think ??

Hilario Ferreira
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Short version: no.

Generally, you need to do a clean install with a fresh /home in order to avoid the newer version's leftovers breaking the older version.

That said, I got away with restoring the backup of a Kubuntu 14.04 install after an upgrade to 16.04 didn't fully work, and didn't have big issues with stuff 16.04 had changed in my /home -- but this isn't something you can count on. A clean install is the most reliable way to have a fully working installation when you're done.

Zeiss Ikon
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