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how to reset switch 2950

I need to reset my 2950 catalyst switch..to factory default..I have tried the instruction from  cisco website but it is going back to orignal config..please assist
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erase startup-config
delete flash:/vlan.dat
reload (without saving)

I hope it help...
The procedure to reset the switch is as follows:


erase startup-config
delete flash:vlan.dat
reload (do NOT save config if prompted)

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two commands:

write erase
reload
"write erase" will not clear the vlan database. When the switch comes back up, it will still have the vlan list and any VTP information.
you are correct sir, make that 3 commands :

delete flash:vlan.dat
write erase
reload
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thanks, basically my switch was fault but thanks for the info