How are these different on the grub menu "Start a new session" and "Fresh start"? #112

gychang · 2025-10-17T15:50:44Z

gychang
Oct 17, 2025

on each boot, after picking the language we get this menu and am clear how they are different?

Answered by crim50n

Think of this as "Incognito Mode" or "Guest Mode".

You start with a completely clean system.
Nothing is saved. Any files you download or settings you change will disappear instantly when you reboot.
Use case: Testing the system or using a computer without leaving any traces.

Think of this as creating a "New Save Slot" in a video game.

You also start with a completely clean system (just like a Fresh start).
Changes ARE saved. Everything you do will be written to the USB drive.
Key difference: It does not delete your old settings. It simply creates a new, separate folder (a new session) on the drive. Your old "session" remains safe, and you can switc…

crim50n · 2025-11-19T09:59:13Z

Think of this as "Incognito Mode" or "Guest Mode".

You start with a completely clean system.
Nothing is saved. Any files you download or settings you change will disappear instantly when you reboot.
Use case: Testing the system or using a computer without leaving any traces.

Think of this as creating a "New Save Slot" in a video game.

You also start with a completely clean system (just like a Fresh start).
Changes ARE saved. Everything you do will be written to the USB drive.
Key difference: It does not delete your old settings. It simply creates a new, separate folder (a new session) on the drive. Your old "session" remains safe, and you can switch back to it later if needed.
Use case: You want to re-configure your system from scratch but want to keep your old configuration just in case.

Summary:

Fresh start = Temporary (Everything is lost on reboot).
Start a new session = Permanent (Starts clean, saves new progress, keeps old history).

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