Found something else - not Bob, but VS Code has it's own settings - so maybe remove also:
$HOME/Library/Application Support/Code
And probably:
/Library/Application Support/Code
And maybe also Backup and remove your "workspace" folder.
But I couldn't find anything more. So if this doesn't work, you probably have to contact IBM Support.
HTH
Daniel
Original Message:
Sent: 4/8/2026 1:20:00 AM
From: Michael Schroll
Subject: RE: Resetting Bob?
Thanks but tried that, no difference. Bob still starts after re-install without asking for login and keeps old workspace. Any other thoughts on what might keep a configuration?
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Michael Schroll
IBM Practice Manager
Technologent (dba Thomas Gallaway)
West Milford NJ
2018889703
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Original Message:
Sent: Fri April 03, 2026 11:11 AM
From: Daniel Gross
Subject: Resetting Bob?
There are the standard directories
~/.bob
~/.bobide
~/.vscode
Maybe you back them up and delete them.
HTH
Daniel
Original Message:
Sent: 4/3/2026 9:11:00 AM
From: Michael Schroll
Subject: RE: Resetting Bob?
When I remove Bob (Applications -> IBM Bob -> Move to Trash), both of those directories are removed. Are there any other lcoations?
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Michael Schroll
IBM Practice Manager
Technologent (dba Thomas Gallaway)
West Milford NJ
2018889703
Original Message:
Sent: Thu April 02, 2026 03:46 PM
From: Daniel Gross
Subject: Resetting Bob?
Hi Michael,
ok - IIRC on the Mac you should search for
/Library/Application Support/IBM Bob
~/Library/Application Support/IBM Bob
The global und user local Library folders. If you delete these, Bob should reset to defaults.
HTH
Daniel
Original Message:
Sent: 4/2/2026 9:27:00 AM
From: Michael Schroll
Subject: RE: Resetting Bob?
Hello Daniel, Yes I removed Bob before downloading and installing the GA version. I don't need to keep anything from pre-GA so I can start from scratch.
Is there a directory or profile that does not get removed when uninstalling the application?
Seems like previous installation is hanging around and so the new installation is picking up application settings. It does not ask me to log into anything after removal and re-installation.
Mac OS Sonoma 14.7.1
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Michael Schroll
IBM Practice Manager
Technologent (dba Thomas Gallaway)
West Milford NJ
2018889703
Original Message:
Sent: Thu April 02, 2026 04:03 AM
From: Daniel Gross
Subject: Resetting Bob?
Hi Michael,
have you uninstalled Bob before installing the GA release version?
There are some significant changes from the pre-release / preview to the GA version of Bob.
I also recommend, to NOT install the GA version "over" the preview version. I have seen situations where this worked, but also situations where this failed.
The best way ist, to make notes, what additional extensions you installed, write down or export settings - and then make a ZIP backup of your preview version and uninstall it. Than install IBM Bob GA version from:
https://bob.ibm.com
After that start your 30 day trial.
HTH and kind regards,
Daniel
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Daniel Gross
#IBMChampion
Senior Core Developer, Geis Group
Pegnitz, Germany
https://blog.qpgmr.de/
Original Message:
Sent: Wed April 01, 2026 03:41 PM
From: Michael Schroll
Subject: Resetting Bob?
I had early access trail to Bob, now expired. I setup the official trail but cannot get my Bob to work. In the documentation, there is a reset action.
Resetting Bob to resolve persistent issues | Docs | IBM Bob
But the settings cog icon in the Bob panel does is not present.
How can i reset my BOb link so I can link to the new trail?
FYI, removing and installing the software does not work. It even opens the previous workspaces so something is being kept.
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Michael Schroll
IBM Practice Manager
Technologent (dba Thomas Gallaway)
West Milford NJ
2018889703
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