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The tag 'restore defaults' on WindowsForum.com covers user attempts to reset Windows settings to their original state, often to fix misconfigured system behavior. Common issues include sleep and hibernate problems on Windows 7, truncated button text in Turkish Windows 7, file association errors where all files open with VLC or Power2Go, and an empty Favorites bar in the navigation pane. Users frequently try the 'Restore Defaults' button in Folder Options or other dialogs, but it sometimes fails to resolve the problem. The tag reflects troubleshooting scenarios where restoring defaults is a key step, though not always successful, and may require additional fixes like deleting problematic programs or using system commands.
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    Windows 7 Sleep and hibernate do not work as expected on Windows 7 home premium laptop

    Hello! I had a terrible time trying to get my ASUS K52 laptop to sleep and hibernate (win 7 home premium). I scoured the net looking at all kinds of things like using the commands: powercfg -a powercfg -devicequery wake_armed sfc -scannow I tried to boot into safe mode and never did figure...
    • Zachrey
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    • asus balanced plan battery drain display issues hardware issues hibernate laptop power config power saving power settings restore defaults safe mode settings sleep system performance tech support troubleshooting virus windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    "Restore Defaults” are truncated in "Folder Options" Dialog of Windows 7 SP1 Turkish

    In Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Turkish version, the Turkish display of "Restore Defaults" is too long for a few buttons and may be truncated. This problem happens in the "View" tab of "Folder and Search Options" Dialog. The same button displays well in... Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • dialog box display folder options restore defaults sp1 truncation turkish user interface view tab windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Applications Opening Incorrectly as VLC Media Player: Need Help to Resolve Issue

    Hi. I have encountered a problem in which all applications are opening as a media player file. Whenever i open any application such as picasa, the vlc media player gets opened. I tried using the restore defaults option, but it did not work. Even with inbuilt applications such as notepad, the...
    • Pranoti
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    • application issues default programs file association media player notepad picasa restore defaults troubleshooting vlc windows settings
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 can any one help same program open all my files

    OK I somehow choice my power2go program as the default program for all my programs. All my icons turned to power2go icon, I have done this before and in the past I would delete the program causing this (power2go) and the problem would be solved. I did this and nothing happened, the program was...
    • beeker2177
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    • configuration default programs error message file association file extensions file types hp support icon issues media player power2go program issues restore defaults software conflict system restore tech support troubleshooting user help windows 10 windows settings
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Issues with Empty Favorites Bar in Navigation Pane: Unable to Add Locations

    My favorites bar in the navigation pane has no locations to choose from and will not allow me to add any files. When I try to add current location nothing happens; when I try to restore defaults nothing happens. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
    • mmassee
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    • customization favorites bar file management navigation pane restore defaults troubleshooting user experience windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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