Device configuration reset after reboot
4.5
Your settings work during the current session but return to defaults every time you restart.
Symptoms
- Wallpaper resets
- WiFi forgotten
- Brightness at 100% on boot
Possible Causes
- Deep Freeze/Kiosk software
- Failing CMOS battery
- Windows "Fast Startup" bug
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable Fast Startup
Fast Startup can sometimes prevent settings from being committed to disk during shutdown.
2
Check for Kiosk Mode
Ensure no "System Restore" or "Deep Freeze" software is active.
3
Replace CMOS Battery
On desktops, a CR2032 battery swap often fixes boot-time setting loss.
When to See a Technician
If only specific hardware settings reset, the component's firmware might be failing to hold a charge.
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