Reset tf2 settings to default and update them in steam cloud
Yeah so a long long time ago I used Chris's High FPS config to get better framerates on a crap laptop, but ever since, every new computer I've had has broken sprays.
Ideally I want to keep most my settings but also take the defaults on things I care less about. Which means I might have to do some manual diffing.
- How can I get TF2's default settings back? (and What should I backup first?)
- How can I diff the default settings with my own (I use Ubuntu/linux, so where are all the settings hidden, places windows hides settings would too be helpful).
- And how can I make steam cloud reflect the settings I decide on?
Best Answer
For those looking for the 'nuclear' option - i.e. wanting to completely reset TF2, here's what I found works in order to reset TF2 to defaults:
Caution: This will remove everything not tied to your Steam account, including Mods, HUDs, Configs/Scripts, as well as Graphics/Sound and Advanced settings.
It will not reset your achievements or playtime stats.
1. Temporarily disable TF2's Steam Cloud Sync
Right Click on TF2 -> Properties -> Updates -> Uncheck 'Enable Steam Cloud synchronisation':
2. Remove the "cfg" folder
Located at <Install Location>\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\
3. Remove anything in the "custom" folder
Don't remove the whole folder, just anything inside it
4. Put "-autoconfig" in TF2's launch options
Right Click on TF2 -> Properties -> General -> Set Launch Options
5. Start TF2
At this point everything will reset to default. You can now quit the game, reenable Steam Cloud & remove the '-autoconfig' launch option.
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How do I reset my TF2 settings to default?
If you're asking to reset controls just go into Options and click Reset to Defaults. If you're looking to clear the entire game wiping all huds, mods and configs here's how: Top left, click Steam, Settings, Cloud, uncheck Cloud Sync. Launch TF2, everything should be vanilla.How do I update my TF2 cloud?
Right click steam icon in tray, click settings, go to tab "Download+Cloud" and ENABLE the option "Enable Steam Cloud Synchronisation for games which support it" open steam, go to library, right click TF2, properties, tab updates, UNTICK the option "Enable Steam Cloud Synchronisation for Team Fortress 2".Is there a way to reset your TF2 account?
As long as you synced it to Steam Cloud recently then yes you can access it on a new PC.How to Reset TF2 in 2 Minutes
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Answer 2
How can I get TF2's default settings back? (and What should I backup first?)
Right click the Game in the Library menu, click Properties, click on Local Files, and select Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
If you have modifications to the game what Verifying the Integrity will do is check your version with the official version on the server, and download the official settings if something does differ.
How can I diff the default settings with my own (I use Ubuntu/linux, so where are all the settings hidden, places windows hides settings would too be helpful).
You can also backup game files. If you have custom content in TF2, whether it be a different hitsound, model replacements, custom configs, these will ultimately all be located in this path folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\custom
Navigate there, copy everything into a folder like I do, so that if you do verify the game integrity and settings get wiped you can place those mods back into the custom folder right away.
And how can I make steam cloud reflect the settings I decide on?
Unfortunately I'm not too sure how Steam Backups work with custom content.
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