Can I Reset Ubuntu?
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Is it possible to factory 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 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.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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