How to restore Safari completely to default settings

[eukkee]

I am currently running Mac OS X Version 10.7.2 on my MacBookPro 3,1.

Safari browser is Version 5.1.2(7534.52.7).

I have done the 'Reset Safari..' option but all my bookmarks still remain. I have also tried searching for such files as 'com.apple.safari.plist' but was unable to locate them within the ~/library/preferences folder.

I have deleted bookmarks and history within the /Safari folder and when opening Safari Browser, all bookmarks still remain.

Advice?

Thanks.

 

[BreakGuy]

Have you tried a reinstallation?

 

[eukkee]

Have you tried a reinstallation?

I have tried removing Safari by selecting 'Move to Trash' but I was not allowed to.

I then downloaded Safari from Apple and ran the process of installing it. When opening the browser all bookmarks still remain

 

[simsaladimbamba]

So you have been to the Macintosh HD / Users / YOU / Library / Safari folder and deleted everything in there and still have your bookmarks?
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to reset Safari?

 

[eukkee]

So you have been to the Macintosh HD / Users / YOU / Library / Safari folder and deleted everything in there and still have your bookmarks?
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to reset Safari?

Yep. Those folders are currently empty but oddly enough the bookmarks still show up in the bookmark bar.

I don't use Safari as much as I have in the past and don't want unnecessary junk to be floating around. I would like it to be completely reset to default.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

The bookmarks don't take up that much storage capacity, maybe a MB or two if you have many.
Have you employed the search method outlined below to look for Bookmarks.plist?

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program​

 

[eukkee]

The bookmarks don't take up that much storage capacity, maybe a MB or two if you have many.
Have you employed the search method outlined below to look for Bookmarks.plist?

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program​

I agree, it doesn't take too much space at all. I guess I just want it back to default and after trying without succeeding I got really curious on why I was not able to and now want to figure it out.

I will try the steps within the link you posted.

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That was definitely helpful because now I am able to see all the Safari .plist files.

Now the questions is, what .plist files should I be deleting. I don't want to break the browser, just get it back to default.

 

[merliner]

...I have done the 'Reset Safari..' option but all my bookmarks still remain...I have deleted bookmarks and history within the /Safari folder and when opening Safari Browser, all bookmarks still remain. Advice? Thanks

you have to stop syncing safari with mobileme/icloud as well. goto system preferences > mobileme/icloud. if that doesn't work, deauthorize all (5) devices, and redo above step. uninstall(appzap)/reinstall safari, that should work. good luck.