How to reset AutoCAD to defaults

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Issue:

You would like to know how to reset AutoCAD to defaults. 

Causes:

Most AutoCAD functions are a result of values loaded from settings files and registry keys. Resetting the program to defaults restores the program to its original settings. 

Solution:

Each user account on a system has its own AutoCAD settings. Resetting to defaults only affects the currently active user account. To reset in a different account, you must first log in as that user.

For most versions of AutoCAD 2012 and later (including AutoCAD-based products), the reset utility is in the AutoCAD program group located in the Windows Start menu. The reset utility gives you the option to back up your settings first. Once the reset is complete, AutoCAD automatically opens and initiates a secondary installer.

 

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Windows 10:

 1.  Go to the Windows Search Box and write AutoCAD:

2.  Right-click on the AutoCAD Icon and choose Open File Location:

3.  Right-click on the Reset Settings to Default:

4.  Click on Run as administrator:

OR

• Click Start menu > All Apps > AutoCAD 201x > Reset Settings to Default.

Note: The reset utility for AutoCAD 2016 is found under Start menu > Autodesk.

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Windows 8.1:

1. Click the Windows button to access the Start Screen.
2. Move your cursor down and click the down arrow to access all the installed apps.
3. In the AutoCAD section, click  Reset Settings to Default. 

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Windows 8:

1. Click the Windows button to access the Start Screen.
2. Right-click the bottom of the screen.
3. Click the down arrow to access all the installed apps.
4. In the AutoCAD section, click  Reset Settings to Default. 

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Windows 7:

• Start menu > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD 201x > Reset Settings To Default.