Windows 10: Settings App Freezes

Discus and support Settings App Freezes in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; First issue I've come across. The Settings App freezes on Apps & features and Storage tabs. 58452 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by swarfega, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User

    Settings App Freezes


    First issue I've come across.

    The Settings App freezes on Apps & features and Storage tabs.

    :)
     
    swarfega, Aug 2, 2016
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  2. YOUSAFKHAN1
    YousafKhan1 Win User

    Settings app freezes on my laptop

    Every time i try to reconnect my printer to my laptop, my settings app freezes as soon as i click the add a new device or connect printer/scanner. How do i fix this?
     
    YousafKhan1, Aug 2, 2016
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  3. LACRUMB
    lacrumb Win User
    Settings app freezes on my laptop

    When you connect the printer did you install the printer software?

    Did you go to Device Manager and check if it was activate and had a driver?
     
    lacrumb, Aug 2, 2016
    #3
  4. PAULSALTER
    paulsalter Win User

    Settings App Freezes

    Just had a freeze myself in Settings App

    It took Explorer.exe out with it
     
    paulsalter, Aug 2, 2016
    #4
  5. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User
    I'll submit a fault report about it.
     
    swarfega, Apr 5, 2018
    #5
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