Windows 10: I cannot enter my settings app, how do i fix this, every other response has been useless to...

I recently got a new laptop and everytime i try and open my windows setting or change my desktop background i cant, i either get kicked off the settings app,, every time, ive tried searching up what the problem is but it never gives anything usefullWhen i try and change my desktop background i get a message that says "This file does not have an app associated with it for preforming this action. Please install an app or, if one is already is installed, create an association In the Default Apps Settings page" like what the hell

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Cannot open mail app settings


OK, my next suggestion was going to be uninstalling Mail and Calendar and reinstalling from the Windows Store. You can have a go at this by following these steps.

1. Open the Start menu, type Windows PowerShell.
2. Right click on the Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
3. Enter the below command to remove the Mail and calendar app.

get-appxpackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* | remove-appxpackage

After performing the above steps, install the Mail and calendar app from the Windows Store.

Hope this helps, you will, of course, have to add you accounts back again.

 

Open settings of Windows 8 App

Hi Thomas,

In response to your query, please be informed that Windows 10 is in the list of supported operating system for Modern Reader. Also, the swipe from the right option is for Windows 8 and 8.1 therefore, that step will not open the settings. However, most
apps have their own settings, therefore, I suggest you to look for a gear icon in the app and check if you are able to find the option you are looking for.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Microphones not working and settings app crashing when i try to enter "microphone privacy settings"

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate the efforts taken by you in resolving the issue. I understand that you are unable to use your Microphone. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Are you using an external Microphone or internal Microphone?
  
• What is the make and model of the computer?
  

As you mentioned that the settings Windows crash when opening the Privacy settings, I would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned below:



Method 1: Re-register Settings app



We can try re-registering the Settings app using PowerShell and see if that helps. Refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows + X key together and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Accept the UAC prompts.
3. Now type in the following command and hit Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}
4. Restart the PC.

Method 2: New user account



If re-registering Settings app didn’t work, try in a new user account and see if the issue persists. Refer the steps from the article Create
a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Method 3: DISM Command



I would also suggest you to try using DISM to fix the corrupted Windows system files on your PC. Refer the article Using
System File Checker in Windows 10



You may also want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Fix microphone problems.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator