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I want to reinstall Ubuntu but keep /home.

I choose manual partitioning (Something-else option), then select Ubuntu system partition and set its mount point as /home.

When I clicked on Install Now, I got the error message:

No root file system is defined. Please correct this from the partitioning menu.

What should I do to resolve this problem ?

Thank you

kbp
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  • https://www.dropbox.com/s/coqy5gohk15fg3e/DSC_0017.JPG?dl=0 – kbp Jul 11 '15 at 06:35
  • Also look at http://askubuntu.com/questions/134124/why-do-i-get-no-root-file-system-is-defined-when-i-try-install-in-one-partitio – Mitch Jul 11 '15 at 06:44
  • Untick format to keep your old HOME on installing to existing partitions. – Takkat Jul 11 '15 at 07:52

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As your error message states, you need first to define the root file system.

So these steps should resolve the problem:

  1. create an ext4large partition.

ext4 is a modern iteration of ext3. Best choice for new installations where super-standard isn't necessary.

  1. select mounting point (/) and set as primary drive
  2. create a swap partition (logical)