How to return back Ubuntu 18 default GNOME desktop?

Question

After thousands Gnome Tweaks options changing and hundreds Extensions i want to return back my Desktop back to default view. I mean get back panel, dash, apps menu, hot corners and shortkeys.

Answer 1

It's possible according to this article and the basic steps are as follows:

1. Log out of your session.
2. Press CTRL+ALT+F1 in unison.
3. Log in to your account at the prompt.

4. Run the following command very very very very very carefully: –

   mkdir gnome_backup; mv .gnome .gnome2 .gconf .gconfd .metacity gnome_backup/
   

   or if that doesn’t work

   rm .gnome .gnome2 .gconf .gconfd .metacity -rf
   

5. Return to the login screen by pressing CTRL+ALT+F7.

There are a number of caveats though as you will be initially logging out of your account so heed the advice and print out the detailed instructions before proceeding with caution.