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Windows theme tool resetting after restart: Quick Fix

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Windows is one of the most popular operating systems on the planet, but sheer popularity isn’t enough to guarantee a bug-free and seamless experience. From time to time, Windows keeps experiencing random bugs or glitches. 

In this article, we’re taking a look at the Windows theme tool resetting on restart error and giving you a few solutions to fix the problem. 


Create a new user profile

A lot of random Windows errors are caused by corrupted user profiles, especially the ones where your settings don’t persist across reboots. Since Windows settings and customisations are unique to each profile, creating a new one can help you get around the problem. 

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Remove all new software

If you’ve installed any new programs recently, try removing them to see if that solves your problem. Once again, if you’re removing multiple programs, remove them one at a time and reboot your PC each time to isolate the program at fault. 


Run an SFC Scan

Corrupt files are the number one reason your PC might behave weirdly. Here’s how you can get rid of them and potentially resolve your issue. 

Step 1: Press Windows Key + S to bring up the Cortana/Search box and search for Powershell. Open Windows Powershell from the search results.

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Step 2: Type sfc /scannow to scan your system for issues. 

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Step 3: If the SFC scan finds any problem, use the following command to resolve them. 

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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Restart your PC, and your settings should persist across reboots. 

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Uninstall recently installed updates

At times, a faulty Windows update can also cause this problem.

Step 1: Press Windows key + I to open Chrome settings and click Update & Security.

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Step 2: Click on View installed update history.

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Step 3: Click on the Uninstall updates link.

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Step 4: Uninstall any recently installed updates.

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Now restart your PC and try again. 


Update your GPU drivers 

Outdated GPU drivers can also cause this issue in particular. While you should update all your drivers, if you run into an error like this, take special care of your display drivers. 

Step 1: Right-click Start and select Device Manager from the menu.

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Step 2: Under Display Adaptors. find your graphics card’s name, right-click on it and click on Update Drivers.

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Step 3: Click on Search automatically for drivers. Windows will then automatically look for and download the latest drivers for your particular GPU.

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While this should help resolve the error, in case it doesn’t, click Uninstall device and restart your PC to force Windows to install the required drivers. You can then update them later. The ‘Driver power state failure Windows 10’ error should be fixed.

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Run Startup Repair

Startup repair is a built-in Windows tool that can help resolve any such errors you might be facing. Here’s how to get run the tool. 

Step 1: Hold down the power button for about ten seconds to power off your PC.

Step 2: Press the power button again to boot your PC.

Step 3: As soon as you see the PC manufacturer’s logo, press and hold the power button for ten seconds. 

Step 4: When your PC reboots, click on Troubleshoot.

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Step 5: Head over to Advanced Options.

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Step 5: Select Startup repair.

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Now let Windows do its thing, and once your PC reboots try checking if your changes can persist across reboots. 


Perform a clean boot

To isolate the problem, perform a clean boot and then start the missing processes one at a time to find your culprit. 

Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for System Configuration. 

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Step 2: Head over to the Services tab. 

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Step 3: Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft Services checkbox. Now click the Disable All button. 

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Step 4: Now head over to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.

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Step 5: Click the Startup tab again, select all the services and click the Disable button. 

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Now try applying the settings again and you should be good to go. 


Repair your system

If nothing else works, the best way to get rid of the error is by simply reinstalling or repairing your OS. 

The Windows Media Creation tool is a great way to install Windows and repair the OS. Using this, you can perform a clean installation or repair your OS without affecting your data.

You can download the Media Creation Tool here

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Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah is a Computer Science graduate who writes/edits/shoots/codes all things cybersecurity, gaming, and tech hardware. When he's not, he streams himself racing virtual cars. He's been writing and reporting on tech and cybersecurity with websites like Candid.Technology and MakeUseOf since 2018. You can contact him here: yadullahabidi@pm.me.

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