How do I reset the program settings?
Revert to default settings
1. Run the Xara program
2. Select Utilities > Options and select the tune-ups tab
3. Click the Default Settings button. The program will require a restart to reset the settings
To reset settings for a fresh start, without starting the application, follow these steps:
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Hold down the Windows key and press R, to open the Run window.
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Type regedit and press enter, to start the Windows Registry editor
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Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Xara
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Under the Xara key you should see one of the following keys, depending on which version of Xara Designer you are using:
Product
Key name
Designer Pro+
XtremeProSub x64
Web Designer+
WebDesignerPlus x64
Photo & Graphic Designer+
PhotoGraphicDesignerPlus x64
Designer Pro (Perpetual version)
XtremeProPerpetual x64
Web Designer (Perpetual version)
WebDesignerPerpetual x64
Photo & Graphic Designer (Perpetual version)
PhotoGraphicDesignerPerpetual x64
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Right-click on the appropriate key and choose Delete from the menu, to delete the key and all its sub-keys.
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Press Yes at the confirmation prompt.
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Close the Registry editor. IMPORTANT: Do not delete any other keys from the registry.