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@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ distributable packages.
 
 If the app isn't building, or `yarn xxx` commands aren't working you may need to just reset your `node_modules`. To do so you can run: `rm -r node_modules && yarn` or `del /s /q node_modules && yarn` on Windows.
 
+If you _really_ think something might have gone wrong, you can force your repo to clear everything that doesn't match the repo with `git reset --hard HEAD && git clean -fxd && git pull -r`
+
 ## Contributing
 
 We :heart: contributions from everyone and contributions to this project are encouraged, and compensated. We welcome [bug reports](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/issues/), [bug fixes](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/pulls) and feedback is always appreciated. For more details, see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).