Automatic Graphics Switching turns itself off

I have a mid 2012 model Macbook Pro (non retina). Its got the Nvidia GT650m and is running Mavericks. I will turn on Automatic Graphics Switching in System Preferences, but then next time I think to check it (which is often the next day, after the computer has been shut down for the night), it will be unchecked. This is really annoying due to the decrease in battery life. Anything I can do to make my selection stick?

See this app:
GfxCardStatus- http://gfx.io/
Using this to stay on integrated on battery makes a world of a difference in runtime.

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Some AV and or malware programs will do this. I'd try a clean boot to test.
How to perform a clean boot in Windows
Might also ask them more over here.
Windows 8 forums on Microsoft Answers
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