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Q. How do I restore the files (only) to the root directory of an installed Ubuntu 26.04?

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To restore only the files to the root directory of an installed Ubuntu system (note: there’s no Ubuntu 26.04, the latest LTS version is 22.04), you can use the `–root` option with `tar` command. Assuming you have a backup of your root directory files, run: “`bash sudo tar -xvf backup.tar –directory=/ –no-same-owner “` Replace `backup.tar` with the path to your actual backup file. This command extracts the files from the archive to the root directory, without preserving the original ownership. Alternatively, if you’re using a more modern backup, you might have a `.tar.gz` or `.tar.bz2` file. In that case, use: “`bash sudo tar -xvf backup.tar.gz –directory=/ –no-same-owner “` or “`bash sudo tar -xvf backup.tar.bz2 –directory=/ –no-same-owner “`
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The latest Long Term Support (LTS) version is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (“Resolute Raccoon”), released on April 23, 2026. It offers five years of free standard security and maintenance updates (extendable to 15 years with Ubuntu Pro).