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Report: TallyPrime Error - Application Settings Are Lost

1. Executive Summary

This report details the causes, diagnostic steps, and resolution procedures for the error/issue where TallyPrime user-specific settings (Configuration) are reset, lost, or fail to save. This issue typically manifests as the software reverting to default settings (e.g., Default Godown, Numbering Method, Printing configurations) upon restarting the application.

Restart TallyPrime. The system will automatically generate a fresh, default tally.ini file. 2. Check Folder Write Permissions tally prime error application settings are lost

Step 1: Immediate Fixes (Without Data Loss)

1. Restart Tally Prime

  • Close Tally Prime completely.
  • Reopen it. Sometimes a fresh session reloads settings correctly.

Solution 3: Exclude Tally Folders from Antivirus Scans

Antivirus software (especially McAfee, Norton, Quick Heal, or Windows Defender) may quarantine *.ini or *.lic files thinking they are suspicious. Report: TallyPrime Error - Application Settings Are Lost 1