Windows 10: Settings wont change/open

Discus and support Settings wont change/open in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just finished a fresh install after going through several BSOD (which have now been corrected). I'm trying to change the settings and I can't changed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dj3Dub, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. Dj3Dub Win User

    Settings wont change/open


    I just finished a fresh install after going through several BSOD (which have now been corrected). I'm trying to change the settings and I can't changed date/time nor can I access the settings( Start>Settings). When I try and change the settings or date/time I get "This app can't open. Your trial period for this app has expired. Visit the Windows Store. Visit the Windows Store to purchase the full app." When I try to open Windows Store, same thing happens. Date/time is now an app?*Confused Thank You!

    :)
     
    Dj3Dub, Aug 31, 2015
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  2. teri57 Win User

    cant open settings or one drive

    I changed my user at startup to guest and now I cant go to my settings to change it back. I tried F8 and it wont open. one drive wont open. I have done the netplwiz and control userpasswords2 and it wont open. I have only had this computer for 3 days and
    I'm ready to scream. please help me

    when I try to open my settings it comes up...... Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? only answer they give me is NO
     
    teri57, Aug 31, 2015
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  3. jamiegood Win User
    windows 10 settings app

    Have asked before and gave up, but now its annoying, settings app wont open on my windows 10, so I cant change anything, add other admin,nothing, press settings, shows up in taskbar but wont open, have reinstalled windows 10(not doing it again, had to
    reinstall everything again at high wifi cost) opened for one day then nothing, mail opens-store opens-pictures open-settings nope!
     
    jamiegood, Aug 31, 2015
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  4. Joergi Win User

    Settings wont change/open

    Can you verify, if Windows currently is activated?

    Usually I would tell you to use the Settings app and to go to "Updates and Security" > "Activation" to check.

    If you cannot open that app, you can still get the same information from Rightclick on "This PC" > "Properties"; look at the bottom of the window.

    If Windows activation is not the problem, the following might help (copied from another site):

    1. Find C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
    2. Right-click and Run as Administrator
    3. Copy this line:

    Code: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}[/quote] 4. Right-click in the Powershell window to Paste and then press Enter.
    5. There is no need to restart. The fix should implement right away.

    If you have previously disabled Windows Firewall or do not have it running, the above steps will result in errors. Use the steps below to enable Windows Firewall and the reverse if you wish to turn it off again afterwards.

    1. Right-click the Start button -> Click Run
    2. Type Services.msc and press Enter
    3. Scroll down to find Windows Firewall
    4. Right-click then click Properties
    5. Under Startup Type dropdown -> Select Manual. Click Apply
    6. In the top left portion of the Services Window, Click Start this service.
    7. Now follow the steps in the first section, and it should work.

    These steps worked for others. They however have no guarantee to work for you.
     
    Joergi, Aug 31, 2015
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  5. Dj3Dub Win User
    Success! Thank You!*Cool*Thumbs

    My copy of Windows was activated,should have mentioned that. I thought that could have been the reason as well.
     
    Dj3Dub, Apr 5, 2018
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