upgrading linuxmint cinnamon versions

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upgrading linuxmint cinnamon versions

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Qusetion, can linuxmint cinnamon version 20.3 be upgraded to version 21 withour losing all aps and programs and various data? Any help or advice will be appreciated,
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Re: upgrading linuxmint cinnamon versions

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You should watch this> https://youtu.be/Q5qrzcMWO-U
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Re: upgrading linuxmint cinnamon versions

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jrr4142 wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 5:39 pm Qusetion, can linuxmint cinnamon version 20.3 be upgraded to version 21 withour losing all aps and programs and various data? Any help or advice will be appreciated,
It depends on what apps you have installed as to whether or not they can be upgraded.

Check the Linux Mint blog How to upgrade to Linux Mint 21 for instructions.
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Re: upgrading linuxmint cinnamon versions

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The first and most important advice: Backup all your user data at first, at best your complete home.
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