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= How to reset preferences =

If you experience certain errors and strange behavior, it might be caused by inconsistencies in the program settings. In order to reset everything, you need to rename or delete the preferences folder. This way, JOSM will behave just like you have installed it the first time.

== Locate the settings folder ==

=== Windows === 

Open an explorer window and type {{{%APPDATA%}}} in the location bar and press enter. You should find a folder called {{{JOSM}}}. Alternatively, try to search for the term {{{JOSM}}} or browse the usual folders, that contain program settings.

=== Linux and Mac ===

The settings folder is in your home directory: {{{~/.josm}}}