How to Reset VSCode Settings | Reset Visual Studio Code Step by Step (2024)

How to Reset VSCode Settings | Reset Visual Studio Code Step by Step

Resetting Visual Studio Code (VSCode) settings can help resolve issues caused by misconfigurations or extensions. This guide will walk you through the steps to reset VSCode settings to their default state. Follow these steps to ensure a clean and fresh setup of your VSCode environment.

**Step-by-Step Instructions:**

**Step 1: Open Visual Studio Code**
1. Locate and open Visual Studio Code on your computer.

**Step 2: Open Command Palette**
1. Press `Ctrl + Shift + P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd + Shift + P` (Mac) to open the Command Palette.

**Step 3: Open Settings**
1. In the Command Palette, type `Preferences: Open Settings (UI)` and press `Enter`. This will open the Settings UI where you can manage various VSCode settings.

**Step 4: Reset User Settings**
1. In the Settings UI, you will see a gear icon at the top right corner. Click on it and select `Open Settings (JSON)`.

**Step 5: Reset Workspace Settings**
1. If you have workspace-specific settings, repeat the above steps but select `Preferences: Open Workspace Settings (JSON)` instead.

**Step 6: Disable or Remove Extensions**
1. Sometimes extensions can cause issues. To manage extensions, click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window (or press `Ctrl + Shift + X`).
2. Browse through your installed extensions and disable or uninstall any that might be causing issues.

**Step 7: Clear VSCode Cache**
1. To ensure a complete reset, you might want to clear the VSCode cache. The cache is stored in different locations depending on your operating system.
- **Windows**:
```sh
%APPDATA%\Code
```
- **Linux**:
```sh
~/.config/Code
```
- **Mac**:
```sh
~/Library/Application Support/Code
```
2. Delete the `CachedData` and `Cache` folders within the above directories.

**Step 8: Restart VSCode**
1. Close and reopen Visual Studio Code to apply the changes and ensure that all settings are reset to their defaults.

**Step 9: Verify Settings**
1. After restarting, you can verify that the settings have been reset by opening the Command Palette again (`Ctrl + Shift + P` or `Cmd + Shift + P`) and typing `Preferences: Open Settings (UI)`.
2. Check to see that your settings have returned to their default state.

**Additional Tips:**
- **Reinstall Extensions**: After resetting, you might need to reinstall and reconfigure your essential extensions.
- **Sync Settings**: If you use VSCode on multiple devices, consider using the Settings Sync feature to keep your settings consistent across all installations.

By following these steps, you can successfully reset your VSCode settings, providing a clean slate for your development environment.

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