Windows 10: I can't open some settings within Control Panel Windows 11

Basically I can't open some settings such as Uninstall a Program or Allow An App Through Firewall through either the Control Panel or the Settings App. I click on the button to open these settings and...nothing happens. Nothing even tries to load, as if I were clicking on nothing at all.I've updated Windows, updated my GPU, ran multiple Virus Scans, sfc/scannow, chkdsk, rebooted my computer, booted my computer into Safe Mode and tried resetting my Control Panel via Windows Powershell.When I did sfc/scannow it said there were some corrupt files but it didn't specify which files and it couldn't

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Unable to open Control Panel on Windows 11

I am unable to open the Control Panel on Windows 11. The conventional "Settings" App works fine, but whenever I try to open the Control Panel, nothing happens -- the mouse cursor simply indicates loading (by the spinning blue circle) and nothing ever opens.

"sfc /scannow" returns no errors;

"DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth" changes nothing;

likewise, all suggestions from "control panel won't open in windows 11" failed.

I should also note that the Sensor Service is set to Automatic and Running, as per "Power & battery settings in Windows 11 won't open".

(The end-goal is to "Edit power plan" -- but since this option lives under the Control Panel, and cannot be accessed through the Settings App, I am stuck.)

Any suggestions or solutions short of a clean reinstall?

 

windows 10 control panel

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you want to know how to access the control panel in Windows 10?

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

I would suggest you to try the following steps to open the Control Panel in the system.

Step 1: Opening Control Panel in Windows 10.

• 
  Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing Windows and R keys (Windows + R).
  
• 
  In the Run dialog box, type
  Control and then press Enter key to open the classic Control Panel.
  

Step 2: Access Control Panel in Windows 10 from desktop.

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  Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo button at the bottom-left corner of the desktop) and then click Control Panel to open the same.
  

Step 3: Launch Control Panel using search.

• 
  Open Start menu or screen.
  
• 
  In the search box, enter Control Panel and then press Enter key to open the same.
  

Note: You can quickly access the search with the help of Windows + C hotkey.

Step 4: Create Control Panel shortcut on desktop.

• Right-click on desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut.
• In Type the location of the item box, type the following path.

explorer shell:ControlPanelFolder

• Click Next button.
• In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Control Panel, and click Finish button. You can now double-click on the Control Panel icon on the desktop to quickly launch the same.

Step 5: Pin Control Panel to Start or taskbar.

• 
  In the Start search box, type Control Panel.
  
• 
  When you see search results, right-click on Control Panel entry and then click Pin to Start to pin it to the Start menu or screen.
  

Note: Clicking Pin to taskbar will pin the Control Panel to taskbar.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

windows 10 control panel

Step 2 does not work at all. Anything from File Explorer and above does not launch at all.