How do I reset the trackpad to default settings in El Capitan

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How do I reset the trackpad to default settings in El Capitan

Hello, I have a MacBook Pro Retina running El Capitan last version of os. I made some settings to the trackpad but I want to revert it to the default settings (like when the os is first installed). How can I do that?
Can anybody help me with a command line for terminal or the default settings in the tabs: Point & Click, Scroll and Zoom, More Gestures?

Thanks

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1), 13,3 8Gb DDR3 512 SSD Intel HD 4000

Posted on Apr 18, 2016 1:59 PM

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ManSinha

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Apr 18, 2016 5:17 PM in response to samyaza

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samyaza Author

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Apr 23, 2016 3:46 AM in response to ManSinha

neah.. is not working.. the same settings..

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OGELTHORPE

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Apr 23, 2016 4:15 AM in response to samyaza

Try deleting the System Preferences plist per these directions:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4301

I would think that changing the settings to suit your needs is the simplest method to deal with the trackpad.

Ciao.

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samyaza Author

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Apr 24, 2016 9:27 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

you cannot delete files from ~/Library/Preferences .. Is impossible..

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OGELTHORPE

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Apr 25, 2016 3:14 AM in response to samyaza

That is not what you delete. You open the folder and delete this: com.apple.systempreferences.plist.

Please review the instructions.

Ciao.

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samyaza Author

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Apr 25, 2016 7:37 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

I know.. but when I select this file I cannot delete it even if I press Command + Delete, nor right click.. If you make a drag and drop to Trash.. is moving only a copy of it into trash and the file remains in the folder. Believe me. I'm new to Mac but not so new on the other hand 🙂

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