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Is there a command to factory reset Ubuntu?

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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Resetting Ubuntu to factory settings

I've had a lot of problems lately and now I'm having problems logging in at the login screen. I'm giving up and just want to reset and start over. How can I "factory reset" Ubuntu, in this situation, or, for future reference, in general?
cmehmen
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How to reset Ubuntu to act as at the first start?

I have an ASUS EEE PC 1011PX with Ubuntu Linux Desktop Edition v 10.10. I want to revert its state before its first start where a wizard came up and asked things username, passwords, etc... I hope there is a command or something to revert everything…
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How do I reset Ubuntu?

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 already tried re-installing it but my computer will not boot from the DVD. I am using…
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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 operating system. I also would like to know how to wipe…
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Reset computer to first login to sell it?

I've got a Dell Laptop Developer Edition that I want to sell. It just got refurbished and I reinstalled Ubuntu and got everything updated and, more importantly, got the fingerprint reader working and the Dell repositories setup. Before I sell it,…
JeepFreak
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Reset Linux Ubuntu desktop

I have been looking online for help but I have not seen anything but stuff for GNOME. I got my computer second hand and I want to reset my Linux Ubuntu. How do I do this?
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How do i factory reset my pc back to Factory settings on ubuntu 16.04 .1 LTS

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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Factory Reset Ubuntu

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 7/8/10 so i can't dual boot I want to completely…
GamingDuck
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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 Blender using Alt as before. Not to mention that it…
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Erase and Install a fresh copy of Ubuntu to start over

I bought this hp mini off an old friend. well it has been running for quiet a while and it seems like since 2001 (that'as the recent modified dates seen on the files). This is my first laptop with Ubuntu and it seems I've made a mess with the system…
Christina
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How to soft reset Ubuntu?

I recently downloaded Ubuntu, and I was new to it. Now that I have more knowledge I would like to reset it and make it my own.
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How do i factory reset my laptop?

I received a laptop that runs Ubuntu from a friend who passed away. I dont have any login for them and am not able to change any settings. Pmeaae help me factory reset
Anton Haddix
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How can I wipe all files and software not part of Ubuntu?

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 ways to solve that issue and would prefer to start…
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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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