Resetting the Default settings

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Is it possible to reset all my system settings to default(as such it was when newly booted with ubuntu)? If possible, help me how.

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Best Miha Gašperšič (miha.gaspersic) said :
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Hi Sibivel,

There really isn't an efficient way to reset Ubuntu since it doesn't come with your computer by default.

But if you would like to reset settings like unity you can clear all your settings by going to your home folder and go to menu option Edit > Preferences and then in window which opens select "Show hidden folders and security copys". This will allow in your home folder to see all configuration files in your home folder. Then just go into your home folder and clean all your configuration files to related sources which you want to reset. But be aware, delete only directories which starts with .xxxx (dot) and also make sure, that you make backup of all your deleted files first! Then the only thing which you need to do is to logout and login again.

Hope this helps to you. If yes, please mark question as solved.

Regards,
Miha

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sibivel (sibivel) said :
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Thanks Miha Gašperšič, that solved my question.