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Hello,
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If you encounter the problem that the Settings app closes immediately after launching, it may be due to an app crash, system file corruption, compatibility issues, or interference from some background processes. Here are some possible solutions:
1.Run the System File Checker (SFC) Tool:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by right clicking the Start button and selecting Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
This will scan and attempt to repair any corrupted system files.
2.Run the DISM Tool:
If the SFC tool found issues but couldn't fix them, you can use the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM).
In Command Prompt (admin), type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Wait for each command to complete before proceeding to the next.
3.Create a New User Account:
If the issue persists, creating a new user account can help determine if it's a user profile-related problem.
Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type net user NewUsername NewPassword /add and ‘net localgroup administrators NewUsername /add’ (replace NewUsername and NewPassword with the desired username and password).
Log into the new user account and see if the Settings app works.
- Reinstall pre-installed apps using Powershell
Right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the list.
Paste the following code:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRootImmersiveControlPanelAppxManifest.xml
Press Enter and wait for the process to complete. This may take a long time, so be patient. Do not shut down your computer during the installation process.
If you have tried the above and it does not work, follow the link below to run Microsoft's troubleshooter. How to Fix Settings Not Opening in Windows 10 | SoftwareKeep
I hope the information above is helpful.
Best Regards,
Yanhong Liu
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