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Add ability in menu > above settings > reset / refresh settings #8631

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opened 2026-01-31 01:34:15 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:34:15 +00:00
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Originally created by @Karl-WE on GitHub (May 28, 2020).

Description of the new feature/enhancement

some users likely have very old json files (global / user local) that may cause unnecessary questions or usage concerns.

see #6215 #6216

The root cause was that my json file was very very old and terminal (for good) does not simply upgrade / alter json files with a new version / update via Microsoft Store.

However a new file hits it with this new useful disclaimer in the user json.
My old one did not have this one yet, so I wasn't aware about so many dramatic changes as a casual user of Terminal for my Powershell and cmd.

// This file was initially generated by Windows Terminal 1.0.1401.0
// It should still be usable in newer versions, but newer versions might have additional
// settings, help text, or changes that you will not see unless you clear this file
// and let us generate a new one for you.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

If you see the drop down menu please add a new entry that is named like "refresh settings"

include a warning like:

Msgbox:
"Starting over can be a good choice to get easier access to new features and configurable settings"
This will delete all your jsons on next restart of Terminal. For a backup choose Settings before closing the terminal window."

Msgbox: Yes, delete config to latest defaults / Keep current

  • place a trigger file for the yes decision, regenerate all jsons / delete lock files on next start
Originally created by @Karl-WE on GitHub (May 28, 2020). # Description of the new feature/enhancement some users likely have very old json files (global / user local) that may cause unnecessary questions or usage concerns. see #6215 #6216 The root cause was that my json file was very very old and terminal (for good) does not simply upgrade / alter json files with a new version / update via Microsoft Store. However a new file hits it with this new useful disclaimer in the user json. My old one did not have this one yet, so I wasn't aware about so many dramatic changes as a casual user of Terminal for my Powershell and cmd. ``` // This file was initially generated by Windows Terminal 1.0.1401.0 // It should still be usable in newer versions, but newer versions might have additional // settings, help text, or changes that you will not see unless you clear this file // and let us generate a new one for you. ``` # Proposed technical implementation details (optional) If you see the drop down menu please add a new entry that is named like "refresh settings" include a warning like: Msgbox: "Starting over can be a good choice to get easier access to new features and configurable settings" **This will delete all your jsons on next restart of Terminal.** For a backup choose Settings before closing the terminal window." Msgbox: Yes, delete config to latest defaults / Keep current - place a trigger file for the yes decision, regenerate all jsons / delete lock files on next start
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