Settings reset whenever I restart

Whenever I restart, it seems certain things go back to default. Like in the internet connect panel, I have my VPN to be displayed in my menu bar, but every time I restart my VPN is not in the menu bar and I have to go check the box again.
Also my volume resets to factory settings. So if it is on mute when I turn my computer off, it will be at about half volume when it starts up (and of course I will hear the startup sound).
I havn't found anything else happening, but does anyone know why this occurs?

We would need to know what kind of Mac you have so we can advise you correctly, if you would fill in your Mac's specs. in My Settings over on the right, near your name and under the logout choice please.
Cheers!
DALE

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