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Md Naeem 0 Reputation points
2026-06-02T23:20:24.78+00:00

setting app not working...select setting and then off...

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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  1. Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-06-03T06:50:57.0866667+00:00

    Hello,

    Try to re-register Settings app:

    1. Open administrative Windows PowerShell.
    2. In PowerShell window, type/paste following cmdlet and press Enter key:
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
    1. Let the command complete.

    Let us know if this helps!

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  2. Estrella721 39,105 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-02T23:56:35.9933333+00:00

    Hi,

    When did the issue start, and what changes were made to your computer before this issue occurred?

    I suggest that you try the following:

    1. Reset Settings via PowerShell (Admin)

    Right-click the Start Menu and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).

    Copy and paste the command below, then hit Enter:

    Get-AppxPackage windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Reset-AppxPackage

    Restart your computer then check.

    2. Run SFC and DISM to check and repair system corrupted files:

    Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

    Copy and paste each command below, then press Enter. Please run each command one at a time:

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    sfc /scannow

    Restart your PC

    3. If the issue continues, try a repair in-place upgrade while keeping your files and apps. This helps fix or replace any corrupted files that may be causing the problem.

    Note: Before doing so, unplug all unnecessary external peripherals connected to your PC, and temporarily disable any third-party antivirus program to avoid interference.

    1. Click the 'Download now' button under 'Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)' and save it to your computer: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 (Click the third 'Download Now' button.)
    2. Run the downloaded file and select 'Yes' when prompted by User Account Control (UAC).
    3. Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms if you agree.
    4. On the 'What do you want to do?' screen, select 'Upgrade this PC now' and click 'Next.'

    (This stage will download, verify, and create the Windows 11 installation media.) It will take some time to complete.

    1. Under 'Choose what to keep,' select 'Keep personal files and apps,' then click 'Next.'
    2. Click 'Install,' and the installation will begin. (This process will take some time, so please be patient.)

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  3. AI answer

    2026-06-02T23:20:42.1033333+00:00

    Use the following steps to repair the Settings and built‑in apps when the Settings app opens and then closes or crashes:

    1. Open the Power User menu with Windows key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin).
    2. In the PowerShell window, run these commands one at a time and press Enter after each (let them finish even if red errors appear): 
         Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
   
   Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
    3. When both commands complete, restart the PC.
    4. After restart, try opening Settings again and check if it stays open and works normally.

    If the issue persists, also check Windows Search and built‑in apps (like Microsoft Store, Paint, etc.) for problems, as corruption in those components can cause Settings pages to freeze or crash.

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