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I did something even dumber than this post, which accidentally removed the /var folder. I then turned off the computer. Now, I can't turn back in. When booting, it stays blocked at

/var/lib/snaps/snaps/skype_274.snap: Can't open blockdev

Is there a way to restore a Back-up from the recovery mode? What can I do?

Does it mean I need to reinstall? If so, will I lose all my data?

EDIT: My OS is Ubuntu 20.04. I don't remember what backup I put in place.

bixiou
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  • You've provided no OS/product/release details. I'm a Lubuntu user mostly (Lubuntu being a Ubuntu system) and I have systems I don't perform upgrades on, instead performing a QA (Quality Assurance) test on them ~weekly & perform my upgrade of packages that way... ie. ensuring the non-destructive re-install worked flawlessly & none of my data/settings was impacted.. (I don't specifically test for snap packages; Lubuntu doesn't ship with any beyond firefox) but we don't know what system you're talking about currently so we'd be guessing. You can re-install non-destructively. You're using? – guiverc May 11 '23 at 00:28
  • If you're after advice on restoring your backups... you'll have to tell us what backup system you put in place & were using, before we can help you with that. Given we don't even know your OS/release details, we'd only be guessing. – guiverc May 11 '23 at 00:53
  • Sorry, I have edited the post. I am on Ubuntu 20.04. – bixiou May 11 '23 at 08:41

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