Windows 10: Devices menu closes out Settings applet

Discus and support Devices menu closes out Settings applet in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, I've had a problem for a little over a month with two separate Windows 10 installs. When I go into Settings and choose "Devices" to add or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Farvneho, May 1, 2019.

  1. Farvneho Win User

    Devices menu closes out Settings applet


    Hello,


    I've had a problem for a little over a month with two separate Windows 10 installs. When I go into Settings and choose "Devices" to add or repair a Bluetooth device, the Settings applet immediately closes. The only way I'm able to add Bluetooth devices is through Control Panel/Devices and Printers.


    If I search for other subcategories in the Devices menu, such as printers, I'm able to access those. However, if from there I click on Bluetooth, the applet closes.


    No errors appear in Event log.


    My Bluetooth controller is a Broadcom BCM20702 from the USB dongle by Kinivo (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q45EF4).


    The problem persists even when the Bluetooth device is not present.


    I'm running 1809 / Build 17763.437

    :)
     
    Farvneho, May 1, 2019
    #1
  2. Arun B J Win User

    Windows 10 Start Menu Not Closing

    Hi,

    I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the step below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Check for the latest updates and install.


    • Press Windows logo key +R, enter
      MS-settings:
      and then press OK. This opens Settings.

    • In Settings, go to Update & security >
      Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if required.
    Step 2: I suggest you to run
    Start menu troubleshooter. After you've completed the troubleshooter, restart your device.

    Step 3: I suggest you to perform
    System File Checker
    (SFC) scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    To perform SFC Scan, refer to the below link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

    Thanks and regards.
     
    Arun B J, May 1, 2019
    #2
  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, May 1, 2019
    #3
  4. Naki Win User

    Devices menu closes out Settings applet

    Feature suggestion: Add right-click menu

    Suggestion: Please add a Windows 7 Jump-List and/or right-click menu to the GPU-Z icon in the Windows taskbar. Possible menus in it would be "Exit" and "About GPU-Z...".
    Maybe also "Switch to tab 1/Switch to tab 2/Switch to videocard 1/Switch to videocard 2" too.
    Examples of programs that have such menus are ICQ, Skype, AIM.

    NOTE: It seems for a right-click menu, Windows 7 is not needed - it works on WinXP and Vista too.
    But even a Windows 7 Jump-list may be good enough.
    What do you think?
     
    Naki, May 1, 2019
    #4
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