The same thing happens for me, except it goes back to broken when I log back in. Any ideas?
Try the Powershell fix then end the task before restarting, let me know how it goes.
Windows 11 Build 22000.51 - Settings Fails to Launch for Devices with Multiple User Accounts
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Hello Windows Insiders!
We released the first preview build of Windows 11 today to the Dev Channel. We're excited and hope you are as well!
There is currently a known issue that affects devices with multiple user accounts that take this upgrade. Here are the details and a workaround for the bug.
Who: Dev Channel users installing the upgrade to build 22000.51
What: Settings app will fail to launch on devices that have multiple user accounts prior to the build install
Why: Known bug causing the issue, fix is underway for a future preview build
To work around this issue after the install, please follow these steps:
- Ensure all work is saved on the device. Close open applications.
- Click Start
- Type powershell and select/launch the Windows PowerShell application
4. Copy/paste and execute this ENTIRE command:
- *Get-appxpackage microsoft.ui.xaml.cbs |? {($\_.version -ne "2.62106.1002.0")} | remove-appxpackageAdd-appxpackage -Register -DisableDevelopmentMode -ForceApplicationShutdown C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.UI.Xaml.CBS\_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xmlGet-appxpackage microsoft.ui.xaml.cbs |? {($\_.version -ne "2.62106.1002.0")} | remove-appxpackageAdd-appxpackage -Register -DisableDevelopmentMode -ForceApplicationShutdown C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.UI.Xaml.CBS\_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml*
- Once completed, please try to open the Settings app. If it opens successfully, you're done!
- If the issue persists, please paste and re-run the command a second time
- After running the script a second time, please open the Settings app again.
- If the crash issues persists, please reboot the device and this should complete the process.
That should fix affected devices. We're also working on a fix that will be included in a future preview build to prevent users from needing this workaround.
Please share below if you have any questions about this workaround or if you have any issues when running it.
Thank you!
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Anonymous
2021-09-03T03:42:26+00:00 Tried it and it worked for me as well. Thank you!
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Anonymous
2021-09-03T03:30:33+00:00 i saw a temp solution and it worked for em. run cmd instead of power shell and paste
reg delete HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\IrisService /f && shutdown -r -t 0
my pc restarted and then my start bar was back and i could use my settings and i didnt lose anything.
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Anonymous
2021-09-03T03:29:43+00:00 i saw a temp solution and it worked for em. run cmd instead of power shell and paste
reg delete HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\IrisService /f && shutdown -r -t 0
my pc restarted and then my start bar was back and i could use my settings.
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Anonymous
2021-09-03T03:02:31+00:00 Hi,
Same issue with my system as well. Is it resolved now?