Windows 10: Can not open Settings

Discus and support Can not open Settings in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I try to open any settings menu I get an Error saying, "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Matthew Sturgis, Sep 14, 2022.

  1. Can not open Settings


    When I try to open any settings menu I get an Error saying, "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings Page". The issue is that I cannot open any Settings pages, so I need an alternate fix.

    :)
     
    Matthew Sturgis, Sep 14, 2022
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  2. angus Win User

    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
     
    angus, Sep 14, 2022
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  3. Johan45 Win User
    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Sep 14, 2022
    #3
  4. Can not open Settings

    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.
     
    Anup Karkal, Sep 14, 2022
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