System Reset Script

This is a Linux system reset script created by Projeckt Aqua. The script is designed to reset a Linux system to a cleaner, near-default state while strictly preserving essential system components.

What the Script Does

• Checks if the script is run as root (sudo) and exits if not.
• Displays warnings and requires user confirmation before proceeding.
• Creates a backup directory for important system files.
• Backs up critical configuration files such as /etc/fstab, /etc/hostname, /etc/hosts, and network settings.
• Removes non-default and non-essential packages while preserving essential system and desktop environment packages.
• Resets user accounts by clearing user data but preserving SSH authorized keys and default configuration files.
• Resets system configurations including hostname, network settings, and firewall rules.
• Clears system logs, temporary files, and system caches.
• Removes development tools, language-specific package managers, and version managers.
• Cleans up Docker containers, images, and volumes if Docker is installed.
• Optionally resets GRUB configuration to default.
• Provides a summary and prompts the user to reboot the system.

Visual Enhancements

• The script outputs colored and formatted messages for better readability in the terminal.

Usage

Run the script as root (using sudo):

sudo ./system-reset.sh

If the script does not run, try making it executable with:

chmod +x system-reset.sh

Then, run it with sudo.

Follow the on-screen prompts carefully. The script will ask for confirmation before proceeding with the reset.

Warning: This script will delete user data, installed applications, and reset configurations. The operation cannot be undone.

Disclaimer

Use this script at your own risk. It is recommended to back up important data before running the script.

Author

Made by Projeckt Aqua