System Restore for Peppermint: TimeshiftWe all like to tinker with our Peppermint OS but sometimes it goes wrong... Timeshift may save your day!
Confirmed working on
Peppermint 6 & 7How to install:Add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:teejee2008/ppa
Update the Package cache:
Install Timeshift:
sudo apt-get install timeshift
If you're using the BTRFS file-system there's no need to install another version (all is merged in one version)!
See
Settings -> Type. Screenshot under
Extra Screenshots.
How to use:After install, Timeshift can be found in the
Menu under
System Tools, it needs your password to open!
At first run you will be presented with a
wizard which will configure the basic
settings to your needs.
User interface:
Create: Make a snapshot of the current state
Restore: Restore your system to a previously taken snapshot
Delete: Delete one or more snapshots
Browse: Browse previously taken snapshots
Settings: Extra configuration options for setting up the backup location, scheduled snapshots and filter options
Wizard: Reopens the initial setup/install wizard, basically the same as
SettingsWhat does Timeshift backups:Timeshift backups
your entire Peppermint OS, including personal (program)settings minus your personal files!To make this crystal-clear: Your personal files stay as they are if you restore to a previous snapshot...
You can change this behavior via
Settings ->
Filters.
Timeshift can run from your installed system AND from a live system (CD-DVD-USB) to restore your Peppermint OS and boot-loader!
Enjoy your Peppermint! 