Windows 10: Cannot open Windows settings

Discus and support Cannot open Windows settings in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have been unable to open the settings on windows 10 since a recent update. The app is stuck at the blue window with the settings logo for about a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ashsins26, Mar 17, 2020.

  1. Cannot open Windows settings


    I have been unable to open the settings on windows 10 since a recent update. The app is stuck at the blue window with the settings logo for about a minute or so before closing on it's own. I tried to open the settings from the command prompt but it too waits and says that Ms-settings: could not open in required time. I'm pretty sure it's been since the update but now without opening the settings I couldn't possibly roll back the update, can I? Any help would be much appreciated.

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    /u/ashsins26, Mar 17, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 17, 2020
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  3. 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, Mar 17, 2020
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  4. Johan45 Win User

    Cannot open Windows settings

    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, Mar 17, 2020
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