Steam – Reset tf2 settings to default and update them in steam cloud

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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':

TF2 Properties window

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

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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