Resetting Kicksecure: A Factory Reset Guide

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For those looking to revert their system to its initial state, a term often used is factory reset. Two primary methods are available:

• A) Re-installation Approach: For a thorough reset, delete Kicksecure (or for VM users: simply remove the desired VMs) and then install the latest stable version of Kicksecure. This approach is more thorough and will revert the system closer to vendor defaults. Do note, this means important user data needs to be backed up and migrated if necessary. For more insights, refer to Update vs Image Re-Installation.
• B) Settings Reset Approach: This approach strives to restore settings to vendor defaults to the best extent possible. However, it's not flawless and might not undo all user modifications or address all issues.
  • Re-install Meta Packages and Safely Run Autoremove
  • Restore Configuration Files to Vendor Default
  • Xfce Settings Reset

See Also

• Operating System Software and Updates
• Recovery
• Strategies for Disaster Recovery Post-Compromise

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