so now everytime I reboot I must use the persistance option?
Yes, but you can edit /live/image/syslinux.cfg and move the persistent option to the top of the list (or just delete everything apart from the persistent one).
Niccy.
PS - Thank you for the BTC.
I tried to edit the file, but when I try to save it I get:
"cannot open file to write"
Also when I try to change the background on the desktop, the changes do not stay after a reboot...

1. You need to edit the file as root. 'sudo su leafpad' from the terminal does the trick, then open from leafpad.
2. Can you keep other changes after boot? If not your persistence might not have worked.