How to restore default IDE settings

In certain situations, specific IDE settings may lead to unexpected behavior. If you're having difficulty locating the necessary settings, consider restoring or resetting the IDE to its default configuration.

How to restore default settings:

• Go to File | Manage IDE Settings | Restore Default Settings.... The current settings will be backed up.
• After restarting, choose to skip import.

[Important] A confirmation popup with a path to the backup file of your settings will be displayed. Make a note of this, as you'll be able to restore your settings from this backup file later.

How to restore your settings from a backup:

• Choose File | Manage IDE Settings | Import Settings.
• Specify a path to the backup directory.
• Click Open.

If you can’t find the path to the backup file, please check this article in our help. It has a list of paths to the backup directories for each OS.