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Even when you install or reconfigure a program, a lot can go wrong. Better safe than sorry. | Even when you install or reconfigure a program, a lot can go wrong. Better safe than sorry. | ||
{{BoxWarning|Experienced system administrators say:| no backup - no pity}} | {{BoxWarning|Experienced system administrators say:| no backup - no pity}} | ||
=== Update === | === Update === | ||
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If so, there is usually a link with instructions on what you should do. Please read this carefully. Then act accordingly. This will save you a lot of problems. | If so, there is usually a link with instructions on what you should do. Please read this carefully. Then act accordingly. This will save you a lot of problems. | ||
==== update | ==== update ==== | ||
Do the update on the console (tty). The GUIs are all well and good, but there are update situations where the GUI might freeze. This is the first step to disaster. | Do the update on the console (tty). The GUIs are all well and good, but there are update situations where the GUI might freeze. This is the first step to disaster. And please do not let your computer go into sleep / power off while updating. | ||
After the update has been completed, check again whether there are any errors or warnings. If so, read the message and see if there is a recommendation for action. If so, act. | After the update has been completed, check again whether there are any errors or warnings. If so, read the message and see if there is a recommendation for action. If so, act. | ||
If you are unsure, copy the | If you are unsure, **copy the warnings** and ask on the Manjaro forum (before proceeding) | ||
==== reboot ==== | ==== reboot ==== | ||
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* grub.cfg | * grub.cfg | ||
(or use maxi to test this) | (or use maxi to test this) | ||
=== repartitioning === | |||
There may be good reasons to change the partitions in your system. First, create a full backup (we hope you don't need to restore this). Then use a live manjaro with gparted to repartition to your liking. | |||
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== Be prepared == | == Be prepared == | ||