Windows 10: My settings reset to default after every restart. How can I fix this?

Discus and support My settings reset to default after every restart. How can I fix this? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello! So recently I built a gaming computer, and am logged into my Microsoft account. I noticed as soon as I did this, mylaptop settings reset to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by LPM2011, May 11, 2020.

  1. LPM2011 Win User

    My settings reset to default after every restart. How can I fix this?


    Hello!

    So recently I built a gaming computer, and am logged into my Microsoft account. I noticed as soon as I did this, mylaptop settings reset to default.


    I then tried to change my settings on my gaming computer color, wallpaper, etc.. However after turning off and back on, those settings disappeared as well.


    Is there a reason I am having issues with both of my devices that are logged into the same account?

    Is there a way to fix this and have custom settings for each device?


    Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated :

    :)
     
    LPM2011, May 11, 2020
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  2. How to reset Windows 10 settings to default?

    Hi,

    As per your concern, some settings on Windows 10 have default options. You can reset Windows 10 to its defaults app by following this steps.

    • Go to Settings.
    • Choose System.
    • On the left side, select Default app.



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    • Under Reset to the Microsoft recommended defaults, click Reset.
    Regarding your concern with default button on each setting, you have a great idea. We suggest that you share your comments on our Windows Feedback hub for us to improve our services. Simply type
    Windows Feedback on the Start menu.

    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, May 11, 2020
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  3. FAXA Win User
    Reseting monitor to default settings?

    Is it possibel to reset the monitor to default settings?

    My problem is that I accidently set the monitor to 100Hz, so it went black in windows. I can get into safe mode with no problems, but in normal mode the monitor stays black. Is it possible to set the Hz in safe mode? I can't access the NVIDIA control panel in safe mode, and the monitor properties say 'Use Defaults'.

    Monitor model is: Dell D1226H.


    Thanks

    FAXA
     
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    AbhishekWagh, May 11, 2020
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