Ubuntu: Write access to files and folders in Live CD session

Usually we'll access the system via Live CD in scenarios where we cannot boot the system normally. So this is where you do troubleshooting, revise config files etc or to backup important data.


You will not have write access to some of these files and folders. To do so, open up terminal and type in the following command:


sudo nautilus


A new folder will open, and you will see this folder is set as root. You now have write access to all files and folders in the Live CD session.

Ubuntu: Transmission settings backup in a fresh install

When you do a fresh install of Ubuntu, here's how to "export" Transmission's previous settings and torrent queues to the newly installed system:


1) In old system, go to /home/username/.config/transmission

• Copy the contents of folders resume and torrent
• File settings.json will have your settings, just make sure the download folder etc are revised (because your previous system might have different path folder etc.)

screenshot of the transmission's config folders

2) In the new system, go to the same folder above: /home/username/.config/transmission

• Paste the items copied above according to their folders into here.

3) Run Transmission again, you should see all the queues and progress as per the previous system. Enjoy!

*Tips: ".config" is a hidden folder. You'll need to press Ctrl+H to view it.