Resetting Linux User Profile

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Step 1: Log in Using PuTTY
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Step 2: Delete the following file:

  • ~/.XAuthority
  • ~/.ICEAuthority
  • ~/.gnome2
  • ~/.gconf

Most of these files will be recreated upon next login.

NOTE:  You need at least 460kB of space available in your home directory to log in.

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Article ID: 1756
Created
Fri 10/17/25 11:55 AM
Modified
Thu 10/23/25 3:52 PM