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3ds Max: How to reset 3ds Max to defaults settings

March 1, 2024 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
3ds Max: How to reset 3ds Max to defaults settings.
There are several reasons to reset 3ds Max back to defaults settings, User file Corruption, Crashing, Freezing, any sort of odd behavior can be a result of corrupted 3ds Max files.

Causes:
3ds Max system file corruption.
   •    Could include.
      o    Problems with UI
      o    Launching issues
      o    Freezing
     o    Crashing
 

Solution:

To reset 3ds Max to its default settings

  1. Close 3ds Max
  2. Open Windows Explorer
  3. Go to the folder C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2024 - 64bit\ENU
  4. Move or rename the ENU folder
  5. Restart 3ds Max

Your 3ds Max should now be reset.

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Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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