BRU auto-loads saved .bru favorite

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BRU auto-loads saved .bru favorite

Postby W1tchseason » Sun Apr 12, 2026 7:41 pm

Hi
Been using BRU for years, this is the first time I've run into an issue!
I set up a fairly complex rename pattern and saved it as a .BRU favorite. But now, every time I start BRU (by' Bulk Rename Here' in Explorer) it auto-loads that favorite and I have to 'Reset' to start again.
How do I prevent BRU from auto-loading that favorite?
Thanks - and *excellent* work :-)
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BRU auto-loads saved .bru favorite

Postby Luuk » Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:59 pm

For myself (always using the portable versions) after clicking the 'Reset' button, then...
Use File/Save As to invent a Blank.bru, so then he gets auto-loaded the next times.

New versions let you choose 'No' at Tools/Preferences/At Startup, recall the last used criteria.
But I think maybe this setting will require having the newer installed versions??
My registry writing setting are very strict, so I cannot test this part.

You could also manually edit your .ini-file, removing the filepath to any .bru-file.
Then restrict write-access to your .ini-file, so that it cant be changed anymore.
But really, I think the other 2-methods are much easier.
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