Windows 10 display settings, personalization, system settings, network settings and other functional interfaces cannot be opened, displaying "Need to use a new application to open ms settings link"

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Answer 1

Hello @gi yang ,

This issue can occur when the Settings app becomes unregistered or corrupted.
Fix 1: Use Alternative Ways to Open Settings

Press Win + I to try launching Settings.

Open Run (Win + R), type ms-settings: and press Enter.

Search for Settings in the Start Menu and click the result.

Fix 2: Re-register the Settings App

• Open PowerShell as an administrator (Win + X > Windows PowerShell (Admin)).
• Run: Get-AppxPackage *immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage
• Restart your computer.

Fix 3: Run System File Checker (SFC)

Open Command Prompt as an administrator (Win + X > Command Prompt (Admin)).

• Type: sfc /scannow

Wait for the scan to complete and restart your PC.

Fix 4: Check for Corrupt System Files

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart your computer.

Let me know if any of these steps help.