How to Reset Rekordbox Database to Default Settings

Learn how to reset Rekordbox by initializing the database to restore default settings. Backup your playlists before resetting.

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To reset rekordbox, open the software, go to Preferences > Advanced > Database > and select 'Initialize Database'. This will restore the software to its default settings. Ensure you back up your data before doing this, as the reset will delete all your current settings and playlists.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when you initialize the Rekordbox database? Initializing the Rekordbox database resets the software to its default settings and deletes all current configurations and playlists.
  2. How can I back up my Rekordbox data before resetting? You can back up your Rekordbox data by exporting playlists and backing up the database files stored in the Rekordbox folder before performing a reset.
  3. Can I undo a Rekordbox database reset? No, once the Rekordbox database is initialized, the reset cannot be undone unless you have a backup of your previous data.

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