How to reset WhatsApp on a computer - briefly?
To reset WhatsApp on your computer, you need to delete the application and then reinstall it from the official website or Microsoft Store. This process will remove all chat history and media files associated with your account.
How to reset WhatsApp on a computer - in detail?
To reset WhatsApp on your computer, follow these detailed steps:
- Backup Your Data: Before you begin the reset process, it's crucial to backup your chat history. This ensures that you don't lose any important messages or files. You can do this by going to WhatsApp Web/Desktop > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Click on 'Back Up My Chats' and follow the prompts.
- Unlink Your Device: Once your data is backed up, you need to unlink your device from WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop, click on the three dots (Settings) in the top right corner, select 'Linked Devices', and then choose the computer you want to unlink. Click on 'Unlink Device' and confirm.
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Delete Cache Files: After unlinking your device, delete the cache files associated with WhatsApp Web/Desktop. These files are located in different places depending on your operating system:
- Windows: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\WhatsApp
- MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/WhatsApp
- Linux: ~/.config/WhatsApp or ~/.local/share/WhatsApp
- Reinstall WhatsApp: Once the cache files are deleted, reinstall WhatsApp on your computer. You can download the installer from the official WhatsApp website. Follow the installation prompts and open WhatsApp once it's finished.
- Restore Your Data: Now that WhatsApp is reinstalled, you can restore your chat history. Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop, click on 'Get Started', scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the prompts to restore your chats from backup.
- Set Up Multi-Device: After restoring your data, set up multi-device if you want to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without a primary phone. Go to Settings > Linked Devices > Multi-Device Beta, and follow the prompts.