Nothing on a computer, including the Settings app, is immune to bugs or glitches. And it’s essential to learn how to fix this issue to regain control over your machine.

What causes the Settings app not to open?

The Windows Settings app not opening can be a pretty annoying error. You’ve essentially lost access to the most basic of computer tools. Before going through the solutions, it’s essential to learn what causes this problem in the first place.

Your computer has corrupt data files: Corrupt files can cause problems like disabling base functions. You will need to repair and restore these files to get back to the Settings app. Windows 10 is out of date: You must always keep your computer up to date. In addition, we recommend learning how to update offline for better security. The Start menu is constantly crashing: A malfunctioning Start menu can result from a glitch. To address this, you’ll need to refresh Windows 10.

How can I fix the Windows 10 Settings app?

There are a ton of things that you can do to fix the Settings app on Windows 10, from more simple solutions to more complex ones. The following are the ones we recommend the most. SPONSORED

Try out one of the alternate ways to open Settings. For example, pressing the Windows and I keys will launch the app. Going to the Action Center and clicking All settings does the trick too. Install any missing Windows updates. Then, after launching Settings with one of the alternate methods, go to the Windows Update section and install the patch from there. Create a new local account. This is particularly useful if any files on the other account become corrupt. And finally, reboot your computer. Most of the time, restarting your computer will solve all your problems.

1. Re-register Settings via PowerShell

2. Reinstall the Start menu

3. Download and run Windows Update Troubleshooter

4. Run Media Creation Tool

5. Run System File Check

Are there other ways to fix apps not opening?

There are multiple ways to fix Windows 10 apps that don’t open. First, you should ensure that the Windows Update service is running. Afterward, download all missing updates for the apps. We also recommend restoring a total system to revert your computer to an earlier version. However, it doesn’t always work correctly. Some users have had problems with the tool. If a system restore is completed, we recommend running the tool in Safe Mode or disabling your antivirus. Sometimes antiviral software can interrupt other apps. Feel free to comment below if you have questions about addressing Windows 10 problems. Also, leave comments about guides you want or information on other software problems.

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