Question: How to Factory Reset Ubuntu?
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Steps are the same for all versions of Ubuntu OS.

  • 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 erase everything on Ubuntu?

Method 1 Uninstalling Programs with Terminal

  1. Open. Terminal.
  2. Open a list of your currently installed programs. Type dpkg –list into Terminal, then press ↵ Enter .
  3. Find the program that you want to uninstall.
  4. Enter the “apt-get” command.
  5. Enter your root password.
  6. Confirm the deletion.

How do I wipe and reinstall Ubuntu?

  • Plug in USB Drive and boot off of it by pressing (F2).
  • Upon booting you will be able to try Ubuntu Linux before Installing.
  • Click on the Install Updates when installing.
  • Choose Erase Disk and Install Ubuntu.
  • Choose your Timezone.
  • Next screen will ask you to choose your keyboard layout.
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