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Backup Files
If you choose to backup your custom settings and files before resetting
AutoCAD LT, all files in the Roaming and Local root folders are backed up
with the following exceptions:
■ *.tmp – Temporary files
■ *.err – Error files
■ *.cache – Material cache files
■ support.cdc – DesignCenter cache file
■ *.cfg and *.dhlp – Autogenerated files
■ *.mnr – Menu resource files
To reset AutoCAD LT settings to default
1 Do one of the following:
■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤
AutoCAD LT 2012 ➤ Reset Settings to Default
■ (Windows Vista and Windows 7) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs
➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2012 ➤ Reset Settings to Default
2 In the Reset Settings – Backup message box, do one of the following:
■ Click Back Up and Reset Custom Settings to archive your current
custom settings and files before resetting AutoCAD LT.
In the Backup Custom Settings dialog box, specify a location and
name to save the ZIP file that contains the backup of your custom
settings and files. Click Save.
■ Click Reset Custom Settings to not create a backup of your current
custom settings and files before resetting AutoCAD LT.
3 In the Reset Settings – Confirmation message box, click OK.
If you chose to back up your custom settings and files, the location and
file name you specified is displayed.
4 Customize the product environment as needed.
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