@alteredstate said in Deleted pfSense Package Settings Appear in Backup:
@bmeeks What happens when I import the backup containing config settings for packages that are not installed? Will those config settings become null and void or appear in the next backup? I would like for said config settings to disappear when I import the backup.
If you import a backup with those settings in it, then they will return and stay. You would have to repeat the process of installing the package again, unchecking the box to retain settings, then removing the package.
You may find it easier to simply edit the config.xml file directly before importing it. If you have any familiarity with XML, then you can very quickly see how to remove the section pertaining to a given package by simply studying the layout of the config.xml file and deleting the appropriate section.