Default Apps Settings Not Staying Set

I have noticed that my default application settings keep resetting themselves each time I reboot. My default browser, mail app, EVERYTHING... without fail. Does anyone have a clue as to what would cause this to happen?

Try resetting the Launch Services database.
It contains that info, and may be corrupt.
Open /Applications/Utilities/Terminal, copy the following text in, and press return.
/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.fram ework/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user
Good luck!

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