How to reset Ubuntu

There is no such thing as factory reset in ubuntu. You have to run a live disk/usb drive of any linux distro and backup your data and then reinstall ubuntu.

How do I reset my computer to factory settings Linux?
How do I reset Ubuntu without losing data?
How do I restore Ubuntu 20.04 to factory settings?
How do I completely reinstall Ubuntu from terminal?
How do I do a factory reset?
What does the reset () command do?
How do I repair Ubuntu?
What is Ubuntu recovery mode?
Can you reinstall Ubuntu?
How do I factory reset Ubuntu Server?
How do I reset my Ubuntu password?
How do I clean Ubuntu?

How do I reset my computer to factory settings Linux?

Learn how to perform a system reset using the following steps.

Back up all your personal files. ...
Restart the computer by pressing the CTRL+ALT+DEL keys at the same time, or using the Shut Down/Reboot menu if Ubuntu still starts correctly.
To open the GRUB Recovery Mode, press F11, F12, Esc or Shift during startup.

How do I reset Ubuntu without losing data?

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Boot using live bootable usb.
take backup or your data ( just in case if something goes wrong )
first try to re-install Ubuntu.
if re-installation doesn't work.
delete all directories from ubuntu root except /etc/ and /home/ then install ubuntu.

How do I restore Ubuntu 20.04 to factory settings?

Open the terminal window by right clicking on your desktop and selecting the Open Terminal menu. By resetting your GNOME desktop settings you will remove all current desktop configurations whether it be wallpapers, icon, shortcuts etc. All done. Your GNOME desktop should now be reset.

How do I completely reinstall Ubuntu from terminal?

Input "sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh -a" into the terminal and press "Enter." Allow the command to process and the system to reinstall the Ubuntu distribution package.

How do I do a factory reset?

Open up your settings. Go to System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase All Data (Factory Reset) > Reset Phone. You may need to enter a password or PIN. Finally, tap Erase Everything.

What does the reset () command do?

The reset command under a BSD/Linux/UNIX operating system is used to restore a console to a normal state. This is useful after a program dies leaving a terminal in an abnormal state.

How do I repair Ubuntu?

The graphical way

Insert your Ubuntu CD, reboot your computer and set it to boot from CD in the BIOS and boot into a live session. You can also use a LiveUSB if you have created one in the past.
Install and run Boot-Repair.
Click "Recommended Repair".
Now reboot your system. The usual GRUB boot menu should appear.

What is Ubuntu recovery mode?

If your system fails to boot for whatever reason, it may be useful to boot it into recovery mode. This mode just loads some basic services and drops you into command line mode. You are then logged in as root (the superuser) and can repair your system using command line tools.

Can you reinstall Ubuntu?

Since Hardy it is possible to reinstall Ubuntu without losing the content of the /home folder (the folder that contains program settings, internet bookmarks, emails and all your documents, music, videos and other user files).

How do I factory reset Ubuntu Server?

There is no such thing as factory reset in ubuntu. You have to run a live disk/usb drive of any linux distro and backup your data and then reinstall ubuntu.

How do I reset my Ubuntu password?

From the official Ubuntu LostPassword documentation:

Reboot your computer.
Hold Shift during boot to start GRUB menu.
Highlight your image and press E to edit.
Find the line starting with "linux" and append rw init=/bin/bash at the end of that line.
Press Ctrl + X to boot.
Type in passwd username.
Set your password.

How do I clean Ubuntu?

Steps to Clean Up Your Ubuntu System.

Remove all the Unwanted Applications, Files and Folders. Using your default Ubuntu Software manager, remove the unwanted applications that you don't use.
Remove unwanted Packages and Dependencies. ...
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Regularly clean the APT cache.