Unaccountably, Settings and 3rd submenu very slow, very ...

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Unaccountably, Settings and 3rd submenu very slow, very ...

Jack 2 Poore 165

I have a win 10 Pro pc. It's been running great guns ... for me and my needs. I keep it clean and protected as many ways I can since last October we got orphaned. But now for some reason when I click on Settings>Accounts (fine) but when I click on Sign In Options (or I guess any other submenu) It's real slow. I have used cmd to restore or renew or whatever the below will do there. Restarted and still this persists. I don't know why? After running the below there was a lot of RED but it finished. I used Powershell (Admin) is there a more powerful cmd admin? I used the AI suggestion. It didn't work. I thought I had attached a png with all my pc info. Version 22H2

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

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John DeV 170.3K Independent Advisor

Hi, good day!

When was the last time it worked properly?
Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

Please let me know if you have tried the methods below.

Restart Windows Explorer

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Select the Processes tab.

Scroll down and select Windows Explorer, Right click then select Restart.

Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca

After that, restart your computer

Reset the Settings app

Press Start then right click Settings

Select App settings

Click Terminate > Repair > Reset

Re-register Settings app and built-in apps via PowerShell

Windows key+X then select Windows Terminal (Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below instead of Yes or No button.

Jack 2 Poore 165 Reputation points

2026-05-24T11:28:59.49+00:00

Overwhelmed here with things, as we all are. I have kept this right in the inbox so I will be reminded to give it due attention and I will get back with a report. Nothing much more that I do not care for than a one sided converstation. And I do appreciate your input and will get back. I'll not drop the conversation.

Jack 2 Poore 165

I will say this. I have run and am familiar with DISM, SCANNOW and CHKDSK and in that order as suggested on in another place, with the switches for fixing. That I can say. I'll get back. This was a Google AI
======== BELOW =====
The Step-by-Step Sequence

DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

Why: DISM scans and repairs the Windows component store itself, ensuring that all internal Windows files are healthy and have not been tampered with. SFC relies on this store to fix your system files.

How: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

SFC (System File Checker)

Why: SFC looks for damaged or missing operating system files and replaces them using the healthy files repaired by DISM.

How: In the same Administrator Command Prompt, type: sfc /scannow [1, 2]

CHKDSK (Check Disk)

Why: CHKDSK scans your actual physical hard drive (or SSD) for bad sectors and errors in the file system. Running this after SFC ensures that you are only fixing storage drive errors, rather than file corruptions that DISM and SFC were designed to handle.

How: In the same Command Prompt, type: chkdsk /c /f [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Important Tips

Administrative Privileges: You must open Command Prompt (or Windows Terminal) as an Administrator to run any of these commands.

Restart: It is highly recommended to restart your computer after running theseThe Step-by-Step Sequence 1. DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

Why: DISM scans and repairs the Windows component store itself, ensuring that all internal Windows files are healthy and have not been tampered with. SFC relies on this store to fix your system files.

  **How:** Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type:  
  `DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth` [[1](https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1jkzurh/dism_and_sfc_a_plea_to_the_subreddit_to_stop_the/), [2](https://rtech.support/guides/dism-sfc/), [3](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/772458/proper-sequence-of-scannow-and-dism-commands/), [4](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1h7u6gk/good_advice/), [5](https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015823832-How-to-Run-DISM-and-SFC-on-Windows-11-to-Repair-System-Files-and-Fix-Component-Corruption)]
  
  **2. SFC (System File Checker)**
  
     **Why:** SFC looks for damaged or missing operating system files and replaces them using the healthy files repaired by DISM.
     
        **How:** In the same Administrator Command Prompt, type:  
        `sfc /scannow` [[1](https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1h7u6gk/good_advice/), [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1jkzurh/dism_and_sfc_a_plea_to_the_subreddit_to_stop_the/)]
        
        **3. CHKDSK (Check Disk)**
        
           **Why:** CHKDSK scans your actual physical hard drive (or SSD) for bad sectors and errors in the file system. Running this *after* SFC ensures that you are only fixing storage drive errors, rather than file corruptions that DISM and SFC were designed to handle.
           
              **How:** In the same Command Prompt, type:  
              `chkdsk /c /f` [[1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3750245/what-should-i-run-first-sfc-dism-or-chkdsk-what-sh), [2](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3779508/sfc-or-chkdsk-which-should-be-first-in-order-of-ma), [3](https://www.elevenforum.com/t/what-order-sfc-dism.45935/), [4](https://us.norton.com/blog/how-to/chkdsk-command), [5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIUTFaAmy2k)]
              
              **Important Tips**
              
                 **Administrative Privileges:** You must open Command Prompt (or Windows Terminal) as an Administrator to run any of these commands.
                 
                    **Restart:** It is highly recommended to restart your computer after running these

John DeV 170.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-05-24T12:07:14.2166667+00:00

That’s helpful to know, and it sounds like you’re already comfortable with the standard repair tools and procedures. Since you’ve already covered DISM, SFC, and CHKDSK, that helps narrow the focus a bit more toward a Settings app/component issue, a service hang, or possibly profile-related behavior rather than basic file corruption.

No rush at all. Whenever you have a chance to dig into it further, just report back with anything new you notice and we can continue from there.