It is an application built with python and pyqt that will help to reset an Ubuntu, Linux-Mint, and some other distros to stock, without having to manually re-install by using a live usb/cd/dvd image. For the list of supported distros, please see the Officially supported distros section.
Download the deb file found here then on the terminal, run the following commands:
sudo apt install gdebisudo gdebi resetter_1.1.1-stable_all.debIt is easier to install any deb files with gdebi, especially on elementary os with no graphical way of installing a deb file. On the terminal, runsudo apt install gdebi.
- Linux deepin isn't based on Ubuntu but on Debian so some modules are not available in their repos by default.
For Debian and Linux Deepin Users
Before installing Resetter, fetch the add-apt-key package using
wget -c http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/universe/a/add-apt-key/add-apt-key_1.0-0.5_all.deband install it withsudo gdebi add-apt-key_1.0-0.5_all.deb
- Typical case of auto apps reset
installed programs list - updated manifest = non-default programs
updated manifest - installed programs list = MPIAs
reset = (Installed programs list - non-default programs) + MPIAs
There are other reset features, see features list.
- The software is stable. Feedback will be greatly appreciated.
- Current version is 1.1.1-stable has some huge improvements and is more intelligent overall.
- Future Project: Resetter-cli, a version of resetter that runs terminally.
- Please check the changelog for more details.
- Official video tutorial on YouTube
- Debian Jessie support
- Make Resetter multilingual. (Will need help of volunteer translators)
- Make an app-image as there are many reasons why Resetter needs to be portable.
- If you find a bug or problem please create an issue on github.
- If you do not have a github account do not hesitate to contact me and send your bug report to gaining7@outlook.com.
MPIA means missing pre-installed apps
| Features List | Option 1: Automatic Reset | Option 2: Custom Reset |
|---|---|---|
| Auto remove apps for reset | ✓ | ✓ |
| Choose which apps to remove for reset | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remove old kernels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Choose to only delete user | ✗ | ✓ |
| Delete users and home directories | ✓ | ✓ |
| Choose which user to delete | ✗ | ✓ |
| Create default backup user | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create custom backup user | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto install MPIAs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Choose which MPIAs to install | ✗ | ✓ |
| remove non-default users | ✓ | ✓ |
| dependent package view | ✗ | ✓ |
| remove snap packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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Easy install: Basically, you will be able to build your own list of apps that you'd like to mass install after a reset or fresh install. It can also be used anytime to install a package. If you saved a backup file using the save feature prior to your reset or fresh install, you will be able to restore the apps from that list if they're available to install.
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Easy PPA: With this feature, you can search launchpad.net for PPAs containing apps directly from resetter and install it into your system. It will also grab the ppa's key automatically. This eliminates the need of using a terminal to add ppas from launchpad making distros more user friendly.
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Source Editor: It is a normal editor that can disable, enable, or remove ppas from a user's system but what makes this different from other source editors is that you can search for the ppa that you want to edit.
- Linux Mint 17.3+
- Ubuntu 14.04+
- Elementary OS 0.4+
- Linux Deepin 15.4+
- If you wish to contact me about anything else reach me via gaining7@outlook.com.
Please show your support by donating Resetter has helped you. If you'd like your name to be on the donors list, I can arrange for that as well.
- Mez Pahlan - $10