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The source reset command resets sources to their default configuration, removing custom sources or restoring default sources.

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Syntax

winget source reset [options]

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Options

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-n, --name
string
Reset specific source by name. If omitted, resets all sources.
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--force
flag
Execute reset without confirmation prompt

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Examples

Reset all sources (shows preview): 
winget source reset
Reset all sources (execute): 
winget source reset --force
Reset specific source: 
winget source reset --name winget --force

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Behavior

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Reset All Sources

Without --name, the command:
  1. Removes all custom sources
  2. Restores default sources (winget, msstore)
  3. Clears source caches
  4. Prompts for confirmation unless --force is used

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Reset Specific Source

With --name, the command:
  1. Removes and re-adds the named source
  2. Clears that source’s cache
  3. Restores default configuration for that source

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Preview Mode

Without --force, shows what will be reset: 
winget source reset
Output: 
Resetting all sources will remove all custom sources and restore default sources.

Current sources:
  winget
  msstore
  Contoso
  PrivateRepo

Sources after reset:
  winget
  msstore

Use --force to confirm this operation.

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Force Reset

With --force, executes immediately: 
winget source reset --force
Output: 
Resetting all sources...
Done

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Use Cases

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Troubleshoot Source Issues

If a source is corrupted or behaving unexpectedly: 
winget source reset --name winget --force
winget source update

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Remove All Custom Sources

Restore clean default configuration: 
winget source reset --force

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Restore Deleted Default Source

If you accidentally removed the default winget source: 
winget source reset --force

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Group Policy Protection

Sources configured via Group Policy are not affected by reset: 
Note: Sources managed by Group Policy will be preserved.

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Exit Codes

  • 0 - Success
  • 0x8A150016 - Source not found (when using --name)
  • 0x80070005 - Access denied (requires administrator)
Resetting sources requires administrator privileges.
Resetting all sources removes custom sources permanently. Re-add them manually after reset if needed.

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