Windows 11, Settings app not working.

Seif Achour 1 Reputation point
2022-03-04T22:12:42.627+00:00

Hello!
I recently got a PC with windows 11 installed, was going about my day downloading my usual games, programs etc then all of the sudden my Settings App stopped working, can't open it in anyway, it just opens a blanc window for 2 seconds then it closes.. Tried every shortcut, tried every method they recommend through CMD and powershell when googling ''Settings app not working''. Anyone who has a quick fix?

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  1. S.Sengupta 14,801 Reputation points MVP
    2022-03-05T02:10:50.54+00:00

    Run a System File Check on your operating system. Open command prompt or PowerShell with administrator rights, type sfc /scannow, and then press Enter. Once the file check completes, attempt to open Settings.

    Reinstall the Settings app. Open command prompt or PowerShell with administrator rights, type the following command, and then press Enter. This should re-register and reinstall all apps.

    Get-AppXPackage | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

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  2. Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
    2022-03-05T07:56:27.28+00:00

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-settings-app-wont-open-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.