I have a dual boot Ubuntu 22.04.5 and Kali Linux. After I've successfully backed up all my Rescuezilla images on another partition, I wasn't able to delete previous backup images without permissions when I booted back into Ubuntu. Changing Ownership of the partition from Ubuntu where the image files are didn't work.
So I boot back into Rescuezilla and somewhere within the Verify file process, I've located the image file I wanted to delete, open the file as root in File Manager Root (maybe it was in desktop), went one directory up, move file to trash (there are no menu option for delete), enabled hidden file option to see the temp Trash .0 folder and tried to Send it to Trash and it also didn't work. I enable Permissions of Everyone and it also didn't work.
I booted back into Ubuntu, went into root partition, enabled hidden files and try to move Trash .0 folder and it also didn't work the first time. I've booted back to Rescuezilla, tinker around with different ways to open the Trash .0 folder and change permissions to Everyone and somewhere, I was successful to Send it to Trash option. Finally, I booted back into Ubuntu again and I was able to Send it to Trash this time and it was immediately deleted without emptying the Trash. I don't know the exact process or sequence of what I did, but it did worked finally.
The question I now have is, can it be possible for you to make it at least an option in the live boot USB to be able to manage, move or delete files without the cumbersome of commandlines or the methods I've tried previously? Is there other easier options to delete backed up image files either within the live USB or in other boot OS like Ubuntu or Kali?
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2025-02-15
Update: After I've read some of the previous threads, in addition, I like to request a few things to be added to your next version of Rescuezilla, if possible.
Install Tools for Next Version of Rescuezilla USB:
Boot Repair (can restore GRUB from another boot partition or live USB)
TimeShift (can restore points from another boot partition or live USB)
Etcher Portable
Other Considerations:
Ventoy
Rufus
PowerISO
UNetbootin
Another file manager or tool which can overrides permissions
Virtual RAM Tool for workspace
If persistence is possible, then allow other apps to be installed into the live USB
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I have had similar problems with deleting old image files and folders. Trying to create a backup onto a small disk when there is not enough space left due to previous imgs causes problems. 1. deleting the previous image is not easy; 2. my version (rescuezilla-2.5.1-64bit.noble.iso) hangs when there is not enough space. it's done this on more than one occasion, so I guess it's that.
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2025-02-18
Update 2:
How to Delete Rescuezilla Backup Img with Ownership & Permissions:
Primary Objective: Get root access in live USB Rescuezilla to change permissions to backup files so it can be easily deleted in your extended partition after bootup in root partition.
Process Guidelines within Live Rescuezilla USB:
Open File Manager in desktop.
Navigate to partition and directory where Img folders are saved and validate the Img folders are inside.
Select the directory where the Img folders resides. Remember, select the directory name and not the Img folder.
Right mouse click on that directory and choose "Open root file manager" to open Disk Usage Analyzer.
Now right click on the backup Img folder and select "Open Externally" to the File Manager.
Click the Backspace from keyboard to see the backup Img folder.
Right mouse click on that backup Img folder and choose "Properties" to open File Properties dialog and click on "Permissions" tab.
Click on "Change content:" and select "Anyone".
Click "Yes" and "Ok" to finish.
Reboot back into your main OS, find your backup Img folder and delete it to send it to Trash. Empty Trash.
Note: Don't delete any files within Rescuezilla live USB. There isn't support for emptying Trash. Send to Trash yes, however. If you have multiple backup Imgs, you can multi select and change permissions to all at once.
Secondary Objective: Set your permissions to secure backup Imgs from your extend drive.
In Ubuntu, secure your back up files in your extended partition by placing your Rescuezilla Imgs inside another folder, set permissions for that folder for both Owner and Group from "Create and delete files" to "Access files". This would secure the folder and the backup Imgs.
I have a dual boot Ubuntu 22.04.5 and Kali Linux. After I've successfully backed up all my Rescuezilla images on another partition, I wasn't able to delete previous backup images without permissions when I booted back into Ubuntu. Changing Ownership of the partition from Ubuntu where the image files are didn't work.
So I boot back into Rescuezilla and somewhere within the Verify file process, I've located the image file I wanted to delete, open the file as root in File Manager Root (maybe it was in desktop), went one directory up, move file to trash (there are no menu option for delete), enabled hidden file option to see the temp Trash .0 folder and tried to Send it to Trash and it also didn't work. I enable Permissions of Everyone and it also didn't work.
I booted back into Ubuntu, went into root partition, enabled hidden files and try to move Trash .0 folder and it also didn't work the first time. I've booted back to Rescuezilla, tinker around with different ways to open the Trash .0 folder and change permissions to Everyone and somewhere, I was successful to Send it to Trash option. Finally, I booted back into Ubuntu again and I was able to Send it to Trash this time and it was immediately deleted without emptying the Trash. I don't know the exact process or sequence of what I did, but it did worked finally.
The question I now have is, can it be possible for you to make it at least an option in the live boot USB to be able to manage, move or delete files without the cumbersome of commandlines or the methods I've tried previously? Is there other easier options to delete backed up image files either within the live USB or in other boot OS like Ubuntu or Kali?
Update: After I've read some of the previous threads, in addition, I like to request a few things to be added to your next version of Rescuezilla, if possible.
Install Tools for Next Version of Rescuezilla USB:
Other Considerations:
If persistence is possible, then allow other apps to be installed into the live USB
I have had similar problems with deleting old image files and folders. Trying to create a backup onto a small disk when there is not enough space left due to previous imgs causes problems. 1. deleting the previous image is not easy; 2. my version (rescuezilla-2.5.1-64bit.noble.iso) hangs when there is not enough space. it's done this on more than one occasion, so I guess it's that.
Update 2:
How to Delete Rescuezilla Backup Img with Ownership & Permissions:
Primary Objective: Get root access in live USB Rescuezilla to change permissions to backup files so it can be easily deleted in your extended partition after bootup in root partition.
Process Guidelines within Live Rescuezilla USB:
Note: Don't delete any files within Rescuezilla live USB. There isn't support for emptying Trash. Send to Trash yes, however. If you have multiple backup Imgs, you can multi select and change permissions to all at once.
Secondary Objective: Set your permissions to secure backup Imgs from your extend drive.