# Office Reset

A transparent backup of scripts from [office-reset.com](https://office-reset.com/) for resetting and removing Microsoft Office applications on macOS.

## About

This repository contains shell scripts extracted from the .pkg installer provided by [office-reset.com](https://office-reset.com/). Instead of running an opaque package installer, these scripts are provided in plain text so you can review exactly what will be executed on your system before running them.

## Why This Repository?

Running `.pkg` files without knowing their contents can be risky. This repository allows you to:
- Review the script contents before execution
- Understand exactly what changes will be made to your system
- Run only the specific scripts you need
- Maintain transparency and security

## Available Scripts

The following scripts are available in the `scripts/` directory:

### Office Applications
- **Office_Excel_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft Excel to default settings
- **Office_Word_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft Word to default settings
- **Office_PowerPoint_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft PowerPoint to default settings
- **Office_Outlook_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft Outlook to default settings
- **Office_Outlook_Remove_Data.sh** - Remove Microsoft Outlook data
- **Office_OneNote_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft OneNote to default settings
- **Office_OneNote_Remove_Data.sh** - Remove Microsoft OneNote data

### Office Services & Add-ons
- **Office_AutoUpdate_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft AutoUpdate
- **Office_Credentials_Reset.sh** - Reset Office credentials
- **Office_OneDrive_Reset.sh** - Reset OneDrive
- **Office_Teams_Reset.sh** - Reset Microsoft Teams

### Removal Scripts
- **Office_Remove.sh** - Remove Microsoft Office
- **Office_Remove_2.sh** - Alternative Office removal script
- **Office_Factory_Reset.sh** - Complete factory reset of Office
- **Office_Defender_Remove.sh** - Remove Microsoft Defender
- **Office_SkypeForBusiness_Remove.sh** - Remove Skype for Business

### Third-Party Tools
- **WebExPT_Remove.sh** - Remove Cisco WebEx Productivity Tools
- **ZoomPlugin_Remove.sh** - Remove Zoom plugin

## Usage

1. **Review the script** you want to run before executing it
2. **Make the script executable**:
   ```bash
   chmod +x scripts/[script-name].sh
   ```
3. **Run the script**:
   ```bash
   sudo scripts/[script-name].sh
   ```

## Important Notes

⚠️ **Warning**: These scripts will modify or remove application data and settings. Some operations are irreversible.

- **Backup your data** before running any reset or removal scripts
- Most scripts require **administrator privileges** (sudo)
- Review each script carefully to understand what it does
- Test on a non-production system first if possible

## Credits

All credit goes to **Paul Bowden** ([pbowden-msft](https://github.com/pbowden-msft)) for creating and maintaining these scripts.

Original source: [office-reset.com](https://office-reset.com/)

## License

These scripts are provided as-is from the original source. Please refer to the original author's repository for licensing information.

## Disclaimer

This repository is an independent backup for transparency purposes. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation or Paul Bowden. Use these scripts at your own risk.