There are several methods to reset or recover TWS (Trader Workstation) settings, depending on your specific needs and the version of TWS you are using. Here are the main options:
- Recover or Reset Settings within TWS (version 10.19 and later):
- Log in to TWS
- Click on 'File' in the top left corner of the TWS window
- Select 'Layout/Settings Recovery'
- In the recovery window, you have three options:
- Choose from the available saved files
- Click 'Custom...' to load any custom settings and layouts you have saved
- Click 'Restore to Default Settings...' to reset your settings to default
- If you choose to restore default settings, click 'OK' on the disclaimer pop-up
- TWS will restart and load the default settings
- Reinstall TWS with Default Settings (Windows OS):
- Back up any custom settings you wish to keep
- Log out of TWS
- Navigate to 'C:\Users\<yourname>\'
- Delete the '.i4j_jres' and '.oracle_jre_usage' folders (if present)
- Go to your C: drive and locate the "Jts" folder
- Rename the 'Jts' folder to 'Jts.old' or 'Jts1'
- Delete the TWS icon from your desktop
- Download and install the latest TWS version from the official Interactive Brokers website, running as administrator
- On the login screen, click 'More Options' and uncheck 'Use/Store Settings on server'
- Log in to TWS, which should now load with default settings
These methods can help resolve issues caused by corrupted or conflicting configurations. If you need to restore previous settings after a reset, refer to the TWS Users' Guide for detailed instructions.