I got the same problem (under Natty) until I install this package : libdconf0 (I'm used to install Ubuntu in command line then I add minimal package set I need ...). Maybe you should try this, hoping it'll fix your problem.
(Evince uses dconf to store its settings) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to evince in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/503372 Title: Evince doesn't retain settings in Lucid -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
