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I accidentally deleted root using sudo rm * [duplicate]

I accidentally used sudo rm * while I was in the root directory. Now, I am not able to open terminal and my computer does not shut down, only a single _ is flicking on the black screen. How can I ...
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Factory reset windows OS on dual booted system [duplicate]

I have ubuntu installed along side Windows 10. I want to factory reset my windows OS. Will it affect my Ubuntu OS in anyway ? What should I take care of before resetting ?
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How can I wipe all files and software not part of Ubuntu? [duplicate]

I have a dev machine that I use npm and node on. I have been having trouble with permissions issues and repeatedly tried uninstalling and working with nvm and other stuff. I'm not really looking for ...
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Reset BIOS from Ubuntu

I am on a Thomson NEO14 2 32SB I need to reset the BIOS in order to enable GOP Driver. I have a black screen on startup until Ubuntu boots. The thing is, I don't have a CMOS battery and neither a ...
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How to factory reset Xubuntu

how can I factory reset my Xubuntu, deleting all files. Because my laptop becomes laggy because I added lubuntu. thanks
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How to fix Ubuntu 18.04LTS freezes?

I've installed latest Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS about a week ago. All the soft was installed via system menu or Jetbrains repo. In 2 days appeared freezes - only mouse moves, irresponsive to keyboard, timer ...
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Reset shell password [closed]

I know my user password. I am the only user on computer. Latest version of Ubuntu.I do not remember the password for shell terminal.My user password does not work. How do I reset shell password?
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How do I reset Ubuntu 18.04 to factory defaults? [duplicate]

so I have a PC with Ubuntu 18.04 on it and I'm going to be selling it. I'm just asking how I can reset it to factory defaults, like getting rid of everything I installed and everything? Thanks in ...
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Change mouse pointer position at boot or reset center position

I have the most futile question but it drives me crazy. I am on 18.04, Dell XPS 9550. Since the beginning of time, at boot, the mouse pointer was in the middle of the screen, hovering on my username. ...
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How to reset Ubuntu 18.04 to default theme? [duplicate]

I had ubuntu 16.04 earlier with gnome environment and apple look alike theme with the help the help of tweak tool . Now I have upgraded to 18.04 . But I am experiencing problems with the apple theme, ...
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Cannot reset Keyring password

I'm running 16.04. I am getting the pop up screen to enter my password but it keeps saying it's the wrong pass. I've tried using Seahorse to change the password by deleting the current situation and ...
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Remove all 3rd party apps and software

I install many known and unknown software. Now I got a problem. Mysql and apache server can't be open. I install and re-install xampp server but not working anymore. Now I want to uninstall all ...
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How remove or reset mysql password! [duplicate]

I test all the suggested answers but still I canon't reset or remove password or even reinstall the mysql db on Ubuntu 16.04, Is there any ohter idea? #1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'...
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Reset Ubuntu on a netbook that came with it as its OS

Fairly straightforward, I bought my Netbook with Ubuntu 12.04 on it, I upgraded to 16.04 but it has been a while, there's a bunch of stuff I don't need and the 'autoremove' - 'autoclean' approach ...
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unable to delete Steam cloud game data

I have recently attempted to play a game I have not played in a while, but had in-library, Portal Stories:Mel. After re-downloading the game, it wouldn't start. The game would say it was running and ...
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Lenovo Bios Reset on Boot

I recently switched from arch-linux (antergos) to ubuntu, because I had some Issues I could not get hold on. One Issue was that on everyboot the BIOS notified "Configuration changed. Restarting the ...
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Reset Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

I have a Asus Zenbook with windows but installed Ubuntu on it. Now while setting up Ubuntu, I have installed some wrong files and I am not able to fix it. So I would like to reset Ubuntu, so it is ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 | Reset password asking me to Retype new password twice. Ideally it should be once

I recently tried to implement password policy (at least one digit, upper case, lowercase, a special character) using pam_cracklib module. After that, the system asks me to retype password twice ...
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Remove all data while keeping the Ubuntu

I have an Ubuntu Latitude E6410 and for the past month and a half I have had other peoples data and online accounts on it. I don't want to remove something if it could cause any damage to the ...
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Recovery of deleted data in resetting Ubuntu?

I have reset my Ubuntu 17.04 recently by using application Resetter http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/reset-ubuntu-desktop-default-settings but I don't know it leads to delete all files and stuff ...
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How to set display resolution permanent in Ubuntu 16.04

Unknown Display in Ubuntu 16.04. Set Resolution using xrandr command but after restart display resolution in reset. sudo cvt 1368 768 60 after this output will here #1368x768 59.88 ...
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Package is installed and is not detected. (gradle)

I installed gradle by typical way: sudo apt install gradle Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done gradle is already the newest version (3.5-...
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Windows 10 Factory Reset: risk for Grub and dual boot partitions? [duplicate]

I just have a quick question. If I choose to factory reset my pc. (Lenovo Thinkpad Windows 10). Will Grub2 also be deleted, along with my Linux dual boot?
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Ubuntu Mate 16.04 - Reset Keyboard Shortcuts

I was wondering if there is there a way to reset ALL Keyboard Shortcuts under System > Preferences > Hardware > Keyboard Shortcuts in Ubuntu Mate 16.04? I've tried the following without success: ...
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Windows factory reset with a Linux partition

I installed Ubuntu alongside with Windows 10 in a partition, so I can use both in my laptop. My question is, if I use the Windows factory reset on my Windows partition, will that erase my Linux ...
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Unable to reset MySQL root password, tried everthing

Well, let's first clarify that I have read all questions from Ask Ubuntu about this issue and I have followed all steps from the official docs: help.ubuntu.com dev.mysql.com I'm using Ubuntu 16.04....
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16.10 keeps resetting settings for wallpaper, keyboard shortcuts

Since upgrading to 16.10 from 16.04, I'm seeing that a number of ubuntu preferences keep getting reset at regular intervals. For instance, I'm using variety to shuffle my desktop wallpaper, but every ...
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How do I remove libre office configurations

So I was messing around in the Libre Office settings and enabled Open GL (Hoping for GL acceleration) . Once I restarted Libre office, It would load, but a window would appear briefly and close. I ...
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How do i factory reset my pc back to Factory settings on ubuntu 16.04 .1 LTS [closed]

I tried dual boot with Ubuntu and it deleted my window and i'm stuck with Ubuntu, i prefer windows over this and would like to factory reset my pc. If anyone know how and could help me please do!
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Is there a command to factory reset Ubuntu? [duplicate]

I have a black screen on my PC, and I've somehow got in the terminal the terminal is all black and I can only do commands. Is there a command to factory reset your PC through the terminal?
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Factory Reset Ubuntu [duplicate]

I want to reset Ubuntu. I have searched it on Google many times and I am new to Ubuntu so I am wondering how to reset it without too much complication. I have only Ubuntu on my PC i don't have windows ...
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I have a problem with Kdenlive reset settings [duplicate]

I have played on some settings and now it´s not working anymore. So I uninstalled it with sudo apt-get purge kdenlive kdenlive-data to make sure nothing is left from it. Next I reinstalled it and it's ...
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I can only boot in recovery mode and can't get into my desktop. Is there a way to reset to original installation?

I've been using Ubuntu 16.04 for about a month, and I broke it. I'm not sure what I did, and want to reset it to the original installation. I currently dual boot with Windows, and that works, but can ...
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I was trying to reset the password > [duplicate]

I was trying to reset the password and I held down the shift key when booting didn't where I wanted to go instead it said error attempting to read or write outside disc 'hd0' entering rescue mode.... ...
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Resetting Ubuntu [duplicate]

How to factory data reset my Ubuntu ?I really love Ubuntu(Linux) but i think there should be a software to backup all my system settings just like windows. Thank you
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How to factory reset ubuntu mate 16.10? [duplicate]

So i want to sell my computer. However i need to factory reset it. How can i do this on startup? I want something such as a key that i press on startup and a menu appears with the option to factory ...
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Reset Password cannot find username [duplicate]

I'm trying to reset the password to the base administrative/main account on my Ubuntu system. In the recovery shell, I will type passwd <user> and it will give me an error output saying that ...
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How do I reset my Network settings to default (Ubuntu 16)?

I messed up my network settings through the command line. I have a headless Ubuntu Server 16.04 without any desktop environment installed for a lighter-weight installation and connected to my local ...
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How to reset iPhone on ubuntu? [closed]

How can I restore iPhone 6 to factory settings on Ubuntu? I need to restore it to main settings, remove I cloud and password
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Help with resetting Ubuntu 16.04 [closed]

I installed Linux for the first time about 1 month ago. I love it. I'm running: Ubuntu 16.04 HP Compaq 6200 Pro SFF PC Processor: Intel core i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz*4 Graphics: Intel sandy bridge ...
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Dual monitor display settings reset when unplugging and replugging hdmi cable in Ubuntu 16.04

So I am using the Nouveau driver because I was having problems with the Nvidia proprietary drivers. The thing is though, with the Nouveau driver, when I unplug my laptop from the HDTV that I use as a ...
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How do I reset the onboard keyboard's size to its original size?

After trying to resize the onboard keyboard on xubuntu using the top right corner (I think), the keyboard grew to extraordinary proportions. It never happened before. Because it is always on the ...
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How can I reset the system from a guest account?

At my work they were throwing away computers so I saved a Dell laptop from the dumpster. I just have the computer and the charger. It's pretty beat up, but works fine. On it is Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. The ...
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I broke Firefox with bad changes in 'about:config', how do I restore the defaults?

I have been experimenting with the about:config settings of Firefox 47.0 on my new Xenial installation. This unfortunately has left Firefox broken. I have read how to search through about:config to ...
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Meizu Pro 5 ubuntu - forgotten passphrase

I forgot the passphrase I set and I am stuck at the lock screen. How to either reset the device or somehow bypass the lock screen. Googling my problem, various places suggest turning it off and then ...
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How to reset all settings their original state?

I know, silly me, I didn't make a backup of the original state the moment I installed US. Then I naively played with the Main menu using the Menu Editor, and now I can't orbit around objects in ...
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Wanting 12.04 LTS day one reset to zero on celeron

Wanting to day one reset my Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to day zero. I actually want to wipe everything, to say I made a mess some where is stating the obvious. My update manager says some updates must have not ...
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Clean out repository indexes on 16.04

How do i clear out my repo indexes completely, start from scratch etc. I have a lot of bad or old indexes that I'd like to clean up W: Failed to fetch http://archive.linux.duke.edu/ubuntu/dists/...
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unable to connect to wireless printer

In using Ubuntu 14.04 on DELL XPS, I was unable to ping my previously setup printer that was working the day before. I found a solution but it took a lot of time. What is the fastest way to reset the ...
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How do I wipe a harddrive with Ubuntu on it? [duplicate]

I want to completely wipe a harddrive with Ubuntu on it, so I can put Windows back on it. How do I do that? I don't want to dual boot either, I just want to wipe the drive and put Windows on it. How ...
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