I select all images and apply the preset. From there on, all selected images will show with tools switched on. The neutral position of a tool depends on the tool itself. Set exposure compensation to 0 and exposure will not be changed, although the tool is activated.
The screenshot only shows active tools because of the blue switch that you mention. I eliminated palette titles by putting all tools into one new palette. This makes finding tools more difficult in the beginning, but it saves me from scrolling a lot.
I’ve posted my workspace settings in the forum. You can find the settings here: