However, that game doesn’t save single-layer settings for some players. Instead, ARK’s settings reset after players restart the game.

How come ARK’s single-player settings keep resetting?

There are two significant causes for games not saving settings. One of those causes is read-only file and folder attribute settings. When specific game configuration files are read-only, matches can’t edit them as required. Antivirus utilities are another significant factor behind game settings not saving. Both Windows Security and third-party antivirus software can incorporate features that block games from changing required configuration files for saving options. Consequently, game settings players try to adjust keep resetting. So, it’s often the case that ARK’s options keep resetting because of specific files’ attribute settings or antivirus utilities. Some players have confirmed they’ve needed to change the attribute options for specific ARK files to resolve the issue. These are some potential fixes for ARK not saving settings.

1. Check the game.ini and gameusersettings.ini attribute settings

2. Check if Ark’s installation folder is set to Read-only

3. Turn off antivirus utilities

Users with third-party antivirus software installed should disable them. You can usually turn off most antivirus utilities’ by right-clicking their system tray icons and selecting disable shield settings. Select temporarily disable your antivirus utility for an hour, and then try saving ARK game settings again. Note: Controlled folder access is a more specific Windows Security feature that blocks games’ saving their settings. You can disable Controlled folder access by clicking Manage Ransomware on Windows Security’s Virus & threat protection tab. Then toggle off the Controlled folder access option.

4. Clean-boot Windows 10

Who to contact for more troubleshooting guidance

You can send a support ticket to ARK’s customer support for more potential resolutions. To do that, sign in to your ARK account from the game’s customer support page. Then you can click the Submit a Request option to fill out a ticket. However, give the resolutions above a try first before submitting a support ticket. There’s a good chance one of them will fix ARK’s settings not saving. Then, with that issue resolved, you can configure the game’s single-player settings as required.

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