Installation Guide - RiadDeveloper/Cursor-Machine-ID-Reset-Tool GitHub Wiki
Installation Guide
System Requirements
- Windows Operating System
- PowerShell (comes pre-installed with Windows)
- Administrator privileges
- Internet connection (for downloading Cursor IDE)
Prerequisites
Before installing the Cursor Reset Tool, ensure you have:
- Administrative access to your Windows system
- PowerShell execution policy that allows running scripts
- Cursor IDE installed on your system
Installation Steps
-
Download the Tool
- Download the latest release from the releases page
- Save the
reset_cursor_windows_by_Riad_developer.ps1
file to your preferred location
-
Verify File Integrity
- Right-click on the downloaded file
- Select "Properties"
- Check "Unblock" if the option is present
- Click "Apply" and "OK"
-
Set PowerShell Execution Policy
- Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Run the following command:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
- Type "Y" to confirm the change
Post-Installation Setup
-
Cursor IDE Setup
- Download and install the latest version of Cursor
- Launch Cursor once and close it without signing in
- This step is necessary to create the initial configuration files
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Verify Installation
- Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Navigate to the directory containing the script
- Run:
Get-Content .\reset_cursor_windows_by_Riad_developer.ps1
- The script contents should be displayed without errors
Next Steps
After completing the installation, proceed to the Usage Instructions to learn how to use the tool effectively.