No root file system is defined

eco_bach · 06-08-2020, 11:22 AM

Hi
Had some issues upgrading to 20.04 from 18.04 so I am installing from a Live USB key.

Its been over 2 years since I did my original format and install so need a bit of coaching to make sure I am doing things right.
Am getting a popup error(attached) saying that 'no root file system is defined'.
Based on the attached image, what should I do to correct this?
I want to avoid reformatting and losing all my existing data.

shruggy · 06-08-2020, 11:46 AM

Click on Change... at the bottom left, set the mount point /

hazel · 06-08-2020, 11:48 AM

Your old root partition is clearly sda2 and that is where you want your new root system to be. I don't think you should do any repartitioning. You need to exit gracefully from gparted and look at the previous step, where you were asked where you wanted your root partition. I think you may have given an inappropriate answer at that point.

eco_bach · 06-08-2020, 02:06 PM

Thanks guys!