Windows 10: Can't open settings.

So I did the Windows 10 upgrade (WOOHOO!) Everything went smoothly during the install. As I was checking out the start menu I clicked on the little Settings cog in the lower left. All that happens when I do this is a super quick flash of what I assume is the settings window. Its there and then its gone. I also tried right clicking on my name and picture and the top and hitting change account settings. Same thing happens. Anyone have any clue whats going on here?

Maybe related: Many of my programs wont set as default, such as chrome and a few games want me to allow permissions EVERY time I open them.

Please help! *Smile Thank you.

:)

 

Can't Open Settings

Hello,

Try the fixes outlined here:

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/steps-f...

 

Can't Open Settings

Here is another way to start Reset:

Press Control + Alt + Delete

Click Sign out

At the Sign In screen, hold down the shift key on your keyboard while clicking the Power button on the screen

Continue to hold down the shift key while clicking Restart

Continue to hold down the shift key until the Advanced Recovery Options menu appears

Click Troubleshoot

Click Reset this PC

Learn more:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reinstall-wind...

 

I'm having the exact same issue. It opens a blank "Settings" folder and automatically closes 2 seconds later. It has to be a bug. With all of the Fanfare that Microsoft was putting out about how it's Windows 10 is "the best operating system ever made" you wonder how this huge bug made it past beta testing. Did not one single person try to change their account settings? lol

 

I have the exact same problem. I cannot open the settings menu, every time I click on the settings it flashes open then closes.

 

Same issue, hope someone can help me fix it.

 

I found that Microsoft came out with a troubleshoot shoot and fix here is the link http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...e04c55f?page=1 hope this helps out

 

Excellent, easy fix! Thanks a lot!

 

Thanks!! Worked and it was extremely simple!!

 

Did not fix mine. No search capabilities either. Also Cortana errors in Event Log.

 

System Restore was best option. A couple proggies to re-install but nothing major.

 

For those, like me, that could not use the posted solution. Try searching for and downloading the full/manual install for KB3081424 from Microsoft (about 150 MB). It fixed the issue for me.

 

KB3081424 was issued on Aug 5th, 2015. Many newer cumulative updates had been released since then.
I doubt KB3081424 will be applicable to the current Windows 10 10586 version.

 

The problem arises when you do a reset/restore (as I did). No Settings button, no access to Windows Update via "Update & Security," etc. No automatic Windows Updates were occurring. Troubleshooting link found no issues to fix. Running KB3081424 fixed all including things such as not being able to "Personalize" the desktop. Then Windows 10 went and grabbed the rest of the missing updates. Thought it would be nice to have a second alternative...

 

Here is a very simple way to do it.
Just find a way to connect to internet. you can use a modern, PAN(personal Area connection) using Bluetooth, using LAN or any other to connect to internet without using wireless connection(Because with this problem some features of the Wireless connection can not work properly)

This will need patience of course, you need to wait(recommend connection when your schedule for your computer updates are set). The computer will automatically download updates and it will ask you to shut down so that the updates are installed. Please respect your computers request when it asks you this !
After it updates and restart, you are good to go. Open settings and enjoy using your Windows 10.

This doesnt need you to be a geek... *Smile
Hope it helps