How to reset every config?

[roughnecks]

So, I installed "broesel's Crosshair Switcher 2.4" script and I didn't like how it worked, so I removed its files and opened TF2. Well, it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up everything, my crosshair isn't what it should be and script also changed "viewmodel" FOV and it's stuck.

Afterwards I deleted all the "cfg" directory and made Steam check TF2 files. Started TF2 and my old settings (keybindings and mouse for example) are still there, together with that ♥♥♥♥♥♥-up crosshair and viewmodel.

I really need help, how do I reset it all?

[roughnecks]

Going to try this:

Okay, here is what you need to do restore tf2 to it's default settings:
disable tf2 syncing with the steam cloud.
delete the "cfg" folder in the /tf directory.
remove anything in the custom folder.
in tf2s launch options, put "-autoconfig" (make sure you take this out when you finish)
start tf2.

[roughnecks]

It seems to be working but then I can't re-enable cloud sync, because it doesn't update settings but just downloads the old - broken - ones.

[roughnecks]

yes.

When you uninstall the game you'll have to manually save cfg, that's why cloud sync is important.

[roughnecks]

When I'm done fixing everything I'll try, thanks for helping.

[OLDMAN🎅]

Delete config.cfg and remove custom files if you have them and Verify Steam Cache and disable steam cloud leave disable for 24 hr this will reset you game setting to default.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\24787237\440\remote\cfg
config.cfg

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\cfg
config.cfg

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\custom

Verify Steam Cache

[roughnecks]

Reset is immediate after disabling cloud, deleting configs and running the game with "-autoconfig" as launch option.

My problem now is enable sync again and keep my new configs - i.e. not having Steam Cloud overwrite them.

Sometimes Steam notices that your local config is actually new (happened to me for other games) and asks if you want to keep local files or download old from cloud... Problem is, it's not asking anything to me in this case.

[HumdrumAnt]

oh god I remember this being HORRIBLE to fix, and get the right files on the cloud and your pc, I eventually found a program which allowed me to delete what I didn't want. I can't remember the program of the top of my head but look around for that, just know there's hope haha.

[roughnecks]

Originally posted by Sham!:

anyway try going to STEAM_FOLDER/userdata/USER_ID/440/remote/cfg and make all the files blank
don't delete them or steamcloud will re-download all the old ones again

Brilliant, it worked! There was only my "config.cfg" file in there and I emptied it before enabling cloud sync. Steam didn't say anything when I started TF2 but it did sync correctly (tested in-game).

Now I also did a backup of my "cgf" and "custom" folders with "GameSave Manager", so that shoulb be enough to cope with weird problems in the future.

Thanks again :)