Restore Default Appearance
If your skin doesn't look right or you want to go back to the default Codex appearance, follow these steps. The restore process is safe and reversible.
Quick Restore Options
Dream Skin
Run the restore script that came with your skin package.
./restore-dream-skin.ps1Native Theme
Reset through Codex settings.
Settings → Appearance → Reset to Default
Detailed Restore Instructions
Restoring from a Dream Skin
Close Codex Desktop
Make sure Codex Desktop is completely closed before running the restore script.
Run the restore script
Open PowerShell (Windows) or Terminal (macOS) and run:
.\restore-dream-skin.ps1./restore-dream-skin.shRestart Codex Desktop
Launch Codex Desktop again. It should now show the default appearance.
Restoring from a Native Theme
Open Codex Desktop
Launch Codex Desktop normally.
Go to Appearance Settings
Navigate to Settings → Appearance in the Codex menu.
Reset to Default
Click the "Reset to Default" button. This will restore all appearance settings to their original values.
Troubleshooting
The restore script doesn't work
Make sure you have the necessary permissions and that Codex Desktop is completely closed. On Windows, try running PowerShell as Administrator. On macOS, check that the script has execute permissions.
Codex still shows the skin after restore
Try restarting your computer. If the issue persists, you may need to manually delete the skin configuration files. See the safety page for more details.
I lost my custom theme settings
The restore script creates backups before making changes. Check the backup directory for your previous configuration files.
Need more help?
If you're having trouble restoring your appearance, check our safety page or contact support.