Windows 10: Can not open settings or any application in settings

Recently ran an update. Everything else works fine. Can not open anything inside the settings app. Restarted with no luck. Not sure what to do next.

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Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

 

my ccc settings

hey guys Iam going to list my ccc settings and was wondering if you can tell me if this is where they should be , as iam still a newbie with ati
standard settings-balanced
AA-use application settings,filter-box
AAMODE-performance
AF- use application settings
AI- standard
MIPMAP-quality
wait for vertical refresh-off,unless specifies
open gl-no checkmark
anything I should change? Dragon

 

settings wont open

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Please answer the below question to understand the situation better,

• Are you facing this issue on a local account or the Microsoft Account?

Please follow the below steps and check if it works,

• Press “Windows key + I” to open the Settings screen.
  

I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer and then sign in to the Administrator account to check if this helps

Reply us if you have further queries. We will be glad to assist you.