Antivirus software sometimes blocks Tally from writing to its own configuration files. Antivirus/Windows Security TallyPrime application folder to the "Exclusions" or "Allowed Apps" list. 5. Restore Lost Company Data
Security software sometimes misidentifies TallyPrime's background processes or configuration updates as suspicious activity and flags or isolates them.
This often happens if your IT department runs weekend antivirus scans or Windows updates that modify file permissions. Exclude Tally folders from automated scans.
Giving TallyPrime administrative privileges ensures it can overwrite and save its configuration files without Windows blocking the action [2]. Right-click the on your desktop [2]. Select Properties from the context menu [2]. Go to the Compatibility tab [2].
Prevention is better than cure. After you've restored your settings, or to avoid losing them in the future, follow these best practices.
If settings are lost or corrupted, you can force Tally to regenerate its default configuration files safely:
Follow these troubleshooting methods in order to restore your application settings. 1. Run TallyPrime as an Administrator
Ensure TallyPrime has full control over its installation directory.
: Sudden power outages or forced computer restarts during operation.
In TallyPrime, the "Application settings are lost" error typically occurs when the software cannot access or save your custom configurations, often following an update or a migration from Tally.ERP 9 . This is usually caused by issues with the tally.ini file or a corrupted TMessage.tsf file. The Story of the Vanishing Settings
If the configuration file itself is corrupted, forcing TallyPrime to generate a fresh one often solves the problem instantly.
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User preferences like screen layouts and view filters are typically not portable and are stored in a user-profile-specific manner. To easily reconfigure them, take screenshots of your key configuration screens (e.g., Email Configuration, Cheque Printing, Bank Configuration screens).
The following table breaks down where and how different types of settings are stored:
Right-click the TallyPrime icon > . Find the Data folder and delete TMESSAGE.TSF if its size is 0-1 KB. If larger, move it to another folder. Lack of Permissions
: Avoid using Alt + F4 or Task Manager to kill the program. Always press Esc repeatedly and confirm with Yes to quit cleanly.
Whether you have a license
Remember: Tally Prime is a tool. Tools wear out occasionally. But with the right knowledge, you are always the master of the machine, not the other way around.
Open , click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall , and ensure both tally.exe and tallygateway.exe are checked for both Private and Public networks.
