What to do with the config files in home partition?

Question

If i have a separate home partition and reinstalled ubuntu will it be safe to delete all config files?

Answer 1

You can delete files and folders inside ~/.config folder.

This folder generally stores user specific settings. Deleting this folder will not cause any severe harm except it will reset all your preference .

Answer 2

I would:

1. Make a system backup (look here for more info: you're user type 4, I would use CloneZilla )
2. Make a data backup (use whatever software you're using now, and make it an unencrypted backup, without password)
3. Boot the LiveCD and take the "Try" option
4. Delete everything in your current home directory except Pictures, Movies, documents)
5. Take the "install" option
6. Format the system partition (be careful not to format the wrong one)
7. Continue installing normally and take the exact same user name as you had beforehand