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How to Fix Windows 10 Settings Not Opening or Working

Settings Not Working in Windows 10?

What to Do When Windows 10 Settings App Is Not Opening?


In Windows 10, users need to access the Settings app more often than the classic Control Panel as settings for newly added features are exclusively available on Settings app only.


If you upgraded your operating system from Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 to the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build you might have faced a very annoying issue. This issue reacts in such a way with your system that it will prevent you from opening the Updates feature as well as the Settings feature.


If you notice Windows 10 Settings not Opening or Working after recent windows 10 upgrade or install latest updates. Or clicking the Settings icon launches the Store app instead of Settings app, You are requested to watch this video tutorial. I hope this tutorial will solve your issue.


This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).


CMD Commands:

sfc /scannow

net user User1 p@ssw0rd /add

net localgroup administrators User1 /add


PowerShell Command:

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





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