How can I Reset Settings to Default in AutoCAD?

[john.vellek]

I want to return my AutoCAD /LT to factory settings. How can I do this and can I save my customizations so I can restore them later?

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Sometimes the easiest way to correct application problems is to restore the original “factory” settings. This can be done quickly and easily.

1. Do one of the following:
   • Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button  (All) Programs   Autodesk   <Product Name>   Reset Settings to Default.
   • Windows 8: On the Windows Start screen, right-click (or use the swipe up gesture from the bottom edge of the screen) and click All Apps. Scroll to the Autodesk section, and click <Product Name>  Reset Settings to Default.
   • Windows 8.1: On the Windows Start screen, click the All Apps button located near the lower-left corner of the screen (or use the swipe up gesture from the bottom edge of the screen). Scroll to the Autodesk section, and click <Product Name>  Reset Settings to Default.
   • Windows 10: On the Windows Start menu, click All Apps  Autodesk   Reset Settings to Default.
2. In the Reset Settings – Backup message box, choose the option that you want.

About Resetting the Application to Default Settings

[Seychellian]

Thanks John, this fixed my copy of AutoCAD 2017 which was giving me massive lags when trying to save as and open files. 

Your guidance is really appreciated.

[moon47usaco]

I have the same issue. Resetting to default did not solve the issue.

It will remember the value of 0 but I really want it to be 2.

Setting it to 2 will revert to 1 in all drawings once they are closed and reopened.

All lisp routines are on demand and nothing runs at startup and none use FRAME or WIPEOPTFRAME.

[john.vellek]

HI @moon47usaco,

This thread pertains to Resetting to defaults. What is the issue you are having with your AutoCAD and which version are you using? I would like to move your post to its own thread so you can get some participation from the Community.

[eslamhussein171]

I HAD THIS PROBLEM IN CIVIL3D 2022 AND BY "AUDIT" COMMAND IT SOLVED