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Ubuntu Live CD - Persistance and install

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If I were to use a Ubuntu live USB with persistence for a while, and then when I am comfortable with it, choose to install it to a Hard Disk, will my persistent data transfer over? Or will I get a vanilla Ubuntu install, as per the read only part of the Live USB?

There is an exact duplicate(one that I could find) in If I Have a Live USB with Persistence, if I install it, will the persistence be included, however the one answer there seems to be rather confused.

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answered 3 Years ago kneducator · Accepted Answer

Ubuntu live USB with persistence can be used to install Ubuntu on hard disk but it simply produces a fresh install with no transfer of any system-wide or user settings, data, etc.

It is possible to transfer most user settings and data from your home folder (e.g. sub-folders like .mozilla, .thunderbird, etc.) by simply copying and pasting them to your new home folder, and same applies to data files in folders like Documents, Pictures, etc.