How to reset back to default settings in Hatch Embroidery

How to reset back to default settings in Hatch Embroidery

In order to reset back to default settings in Hatch Embroidery, you will do this through your Windows programs list.

Make sure your Hatch Embroidery software is "NOT" open

 

To do this in Windows 11:

  • To see a list of your apps, select Start , then select the arrow next to All apps to expand that pane. Scroll through the alphabetical list or you can type Hatch from the Search box 



To do this in Windows 10:

Find your programs list in windows 10:

1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your screen or click on the Windows icon on your keyboard.

2. Click on "All apps" to open the programs list



3. Scroll down the list until you see  "Hatch Embroidery 3" , "Hatch Embroidery Software V1" or Hatch Embroidery 2 depending on the version you own.






4. Click on Revert

5. A dialog box will open: 



6. Select "Defaults" to reset defaults to the factory settings

7. Select "Templates" to reset the templates to factory settings

8. Select "Patterns" to reset any changes you have made to your patterns or motifs back to the factory settings.   NOTE:  if you have created your own motifs, stamps, or thread charts, do not check this unless you have a copy of the files you created as you will loose these.

9. Then click "OK" button

You have now reset your Hatch Embroidery software back to the original factory default settings.

 

Additional information:

To delete your Recovery files, click here for instructions. Delete Recovery Files


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