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Just as the title says, my settings app will not open no matter how long i wait or what i do. The 'app settings' won't work either. I ran the windows virus program and nothing was wrong and the rest of my laptop is functioning fine, so how do i fix this?
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Good Day LyndseyMcMillan,
My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.
Here's the steps you can try.
-Click Start, type Powershell and open it.
-Copy and paste this command below and hit Enter.
Get-AppxPackage *windows.immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage
Restart your computer and check.
I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.
Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Carlo T.
To fix my problem of Settings not opening, I found that apparently my user profile was messed up after one of the cum updates. My fix was to find the DOX cammand line commanords to create a new user profile AND assign it Admin. Actually I created several new profiles and then logged off the previous profile, and logged onto onw of my new profiles and ALL Settings functions are working normal again. I could have saved hours of looking and trying all the 3 or 4 fixit commands by refreshing software omponents, IF i would have seen the user prolile name was altered. It started with the first 5 letters of my last name then admin.. ?? Maybe this will help someone else. I maintain 3 desktops & 3 laptops in my house and I am throughly dissatisfied with these Win 11 updates. The four Win 10 units have not been so tempermantal with Cum updates thankfully.
Thank you for that information. Your answer gave me guidance or at least understanding on what is happening to my profiles. Over time I have had profiles disappear completely or be modified. Clueless as to what or how that happened, it has had some extremely bad consequences. From your post I was able to put 2 and 2 together. These and other unexplainable "events" happened after updates, primarily in Windows 11.
Is the DOX command line in Windows Power Shell? When problems arise in Windows, I want one complete avenue to correct, cleanup or streamline this operating system. I have decided against going with Linux. I have started a foray into Power Shell to permanently delete Widgets, find my 25 digit Windows Key, correct Security Certificate Issues, etc. There are so many dozens of solutions or fixes for Windows it is mind numbing. You are way ahead of me in this game. Is there one program or app that could conceivable "do it all".
Microsoft Management Console?
Powershell?
Open to suggestion
Can I purchaser the fix, I do not have time to fix this, MS I HATE yohy
Will buying a new windows help, POS?
