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Where Does Code::Blocks Store Settings?

Code::Blocks default.conf config file on Windows and Linux holding compiler and editor settings.

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Code::Blocks keeps nearly all settings in a single default.conf XML file in the per-user config folder. Compilers, editor options and plugins register there.

One file means trivial backups. Copy it to a new machine with matching Code::Blocks versions and the setup follows.

Where Code::Blocks stores this, by platform

Windows
%APPDATA%\CodeBlocks\default.conf

Single XML config for compilers, editor and plugins. Close the IDE before editing or replacing.

Linux
~/.config/codeblocks/default.conf

Same filename. Confirm the live path under Settings > Environment when customized.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reset Code::Blocks settings?

Delete (or rename) default.conf with Code::Blocks closed. It regenerates with defaults. Back up first if custom compiler paths matter.

codeblocksideconfigc++

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