How to Reset Windows Terminal Settings to Default in Windows 10 Windows Terminal is a game-changer, combining powerful tools like Command Prompt and PowerShell together for IT professionals to easily access. But what happens when you encounter issues while using the command-line interface? In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to reset your Windows Terminal settings. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Why reset Windows Terminal? Sometimes changes to Windows Terminal can cause performance issues or script errors. If you've made too many customizations or want a fresh start to try new settings, resetting it to default can help fix problems and simplify your setup. How to reset Windows Terminal to default You have two options for resetting the WIndows Terminal back to default. Option 1: Delete the settings JSON file Windows Terminal keeps a record of all of your settings in a JSON file. Deleting this file automatically reverts it back to its default state. To do this: First, open the File Explorer from the WIndows Taskbar and type the following path into the address bar... Next, find the file named settings.json. To restore Windows Terminal to the default state, delete it. However, if you want to keep a backup of your settings beforehand, you can put the file to a different folder instead of deleting it. Then, restart the Windows Terminal. It will reset to its default settings. A new settings.json file will be created to save any changes you make going forward. Option 2: Reset Windows Terminal via Settings app Another option is through Settings. To start: Go to Settings and click on Apps on the sidebar. Go to Installed Apps and type Terminal in the search bar. On Windows Terminal, click on the vertical three-dot menu and choose Advanced Options. Find and click Reset. Confirm the reset through the prompt that appears. Alternative method to setting up Windows Terminal. In some cases, resetting Windows Terminal won't resolve the issue you are dealing with. If this happens, you can manually uninstall and reinstall it. To uninstall Windows Terminal: Go to Settings and click on Apps in the sidebar. Find and click on Installed Apps and search for Windows Terminal. Find and click Uninstall to uninstall Windows Terminal from your device. Now, to reinstall Windows Terminal: First go to the Microsoft Store by clicking on its icon under the WIndows Taskbar. Search for Windows Terminal and click Get. This will automatically download and install the program on your device. Since command-line tools are used so often, it's important for IT pros to have full control over Windows Terminal. That includes knowing how to customize it for your needs. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to reset Windows Terminal Settings to default in Windows, linked in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.