Windows 10: Can't open Windows Settings app via Start menu shortcuts or keyboard shortcut

Hey all,


I have an issue with my Surface Book running Windows 10, version 1809 (OS build 17763.475). The issue popped up after updating the laptop to the latest version of Windows.


When I want to open the settings app, I generally do so by clicking on the Start Menu and then searching for the settings I'm trying to access, like this:



The problem is that while I can see the settings in a list, after this new update, I can't actually click any of them. None of these shortcuts open the settings app at all.


Oddly enough, when this problem arose, I also realized that I can't open the settings app using the Windows key shortcut (Windows Key + i).


I'm still able to access the settings app thankfully, but I was wondering if this could potentially mean that the location of the settings app on my computer is not correctly linked to the shortcut or windows key mapping?


I have seen that this person posted a previous question that is identical to the issue I'm experiencing, but they couldn't solve it: link to previous question


Also want to note I've had to do a problem with the Photos app not working and had to end up doing a lot to manually reinstall it (thankfully it works now!) but that could potentially be related, as the previous poster said they had this issue after having trouble with their calculator app requiring a reinstall.


Things I've done to try to fix it:

• updated Windows to latest version
• ran sfc /scannow (no issues were found)
• ran troubleshooter
• Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

If anyone has any insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


- McKenzie

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Windows 10 commands/shortcuts/env. var.

Keyboard shortcuts to open programs:

Create a shortcut on the desktop to whatever program you want. Right click -> Properties and fill in the field there. Sadly the shortcut needs to remain on the desktop, but you can hide it.

Fun fact: If you had keyboard shortcuts for programs pinned to your Windows 7 start menu, those shortcuts still work when you update to Windows 10.

 

Keyboard shortcut to open the calculator

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I request you to try the below steps:

• Type "Calculator" in start menu.
• Click on Calculator and drag it to desktop.
• Right click on it and select Properties.
• Now go to Shortcut tab and add a shortcut.
• Click on OK.

You may also refer the following article for keyboard shortcuts:

Keyboard shortcuts

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/keyboard-shortcuts

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

Hi Marcos,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
a keyboard shortcut for an app.

Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

Keyboard shortcuts

Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.