If the Windows 10 Settings app is not opening or crashing, there are several potential solutions you can try. There are few ways through which you can solve this problem, They are following:
1. Restart Your Computer/Laptop:
In most case's, a simple restart or reboot can fix this type of glitches and windows issues.
2. Run Windows Update:
Make sure that your operating system or windows is up-to-dated.
Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
Go to "Update & Security" and then click on "Windows Update."
Click on "Check for updates" and install any available updates.
3. Use the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter:
Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can automatically fix common problems.
Open Settings (Windows key + I).
Go to "Update & Security" and then click on "Troubleshoot."
Scroll down and find "Windows Store Apps," then run the troubleshooter.
4. Reset the Settings App:
You can try resetting the Settings app to its default state.
Open Settings (Windows key + I).
Go to "Apps" and then click on "Apps & features."
Find "Settings" in the list, click on it, and select "Advanced options."
Click on the "Reset" button.
5. Check for Corrupted System Files:
The built-in System File Checker (SFC) tool can scan and repair corrupted windows system files.
Open Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
Type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. Let the scan complete.
6. Use DISM Tool:
The Deployment Image Service and Management Tool (DISM) can be used to fix Windows corruption errors.
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter. Allow the process to complete.
7. Reinstall the Settings App:
While you can't reinstall the Settings app directly, you can try to reinstall all built-in apps.
Open PowerShell as an administrator.
Type: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} and press Enter.
If the 1st command does not work then try the 2nd command.
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}
and then press "Enter Key", Wait till command executed successfully and then restart your pc/laptop once.
After trying these solutions, check if the Windows 10 Settings app is working properly. If the problem persists, you may need to consider more advanced troubleshooting or seek assistance from Microsoft support.
