Tally Prime Error Application Settings Are Lost File

Step 1: Restore or Recreate the TallyPrime.ini File

Step 2: Reapply Application Settings

Step 3: Adjust File Permissions

Step 4: Whitelist Tally Prime in Antivirus tally prime error application settings are lost

Step 5: Clean Shutdown

If TallyPrime is closed forcefully (via Task Manager) or if the system shuts down unexpectedly (power loss/crash) before the configuration data is written to the disk, settings will be lost.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Follow these best practices to never see this error again. Step 1: Restore or Recreate the TallyPrime

Here are the step-by-step methods to resolve the issue, ordered from the easiest to the most comprehensive.

If the configuration file is corrupt, forcing Tally to create a fresh one usually solves the problem. TallyPrime will automatically generate a new .ini file upon restart.

Users may experience an issue in Tally Prime where application-specific settings (such as screen configurations, print settings, company features, or user preferences) are unexpectedly reset or lost. This leads to Tally Prime behaving like a fresh installation, requiring reconfiguration of essential settings. Step 2: Reapply Application Settings

Often, Windows User Account Control (UAC) or recent updates restrict write permissions.

Steps: