Windows 10: Settings wont open, store wont update, reset PC doesn't open either

Hello,

Windows version is 10.0.15063 build 15063

Since the creators update I noticed that I cannot update any of the apps in the microsoft store. I noticed this finally when an app i actually use wouldn't open, and say that calculator and many others also all had errors and couldn't update or run. I then tried some troubleshooting steps which included

wsreset, reimage repair, sfc /scan now (no errors) and some powershell cleanings of the store. None of these worked. I decided to just rollback to before the creators update but noticed that settings and anything contained within, including windows update, add or remove programs and restore settings will not open either. I tried signing out and signing back into my microsoft account but no joy with that either. I've tried every solution i've come across online so far and no joy. Really thought this would fix it, as this is my exact issue: Windows 10 settings wont open ? [Solved] - Driver Easy but no luck, the tool says issue not found. Please, if anyone can save me from a fresh install that would be greatly appreciated.

:)

 

Settings and store wont open, and pc wont reset

Hi Camisado,

Thank you for replying and apologize for the delay in response to your issue.

As you gave stated that you have tried performing Reset with keeping the data (Refresh), Do confirm with the status of this issue whether performing refresh has resolved your issue or not.

We would be happy to know if the issue is resolved.

 

Settings and store wont open, and pc wont reset

Hi Camisado,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the operating system.
Now that you have me with you let me take care of this.

We appreciate your effort and time spent in resolving the issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• How exactly are you trying to perform reset on your device?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to try the below if not yet tried:

• Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press
  CTRL+Shift+ESC.
• Click File > Run New Task.
• Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”.
• Type CMD.
• Type the following commands at the CMD prompt:
  

• 
  powershell
  
• 
  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  
  

6. Close the CMD window.

Check to see if the issue is resolved.

Step 2: I suggest you to create a test user account on your computer and check if the issue persists on that account.

This will let us know if your current user account is corrupted.

Follow:

• 
  Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select User Accounts, click on
  Manage another account.
  
• 
  Select Add a new user in PC settings, click on
  Add someone else to this PC and follow onscreen instructions.
  

Refer to: Create a local user account
in Windows 10

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue and the required information for further assistance.

 

Hi, if you want to try to 'Restore previous version' (roll back to 1607) you could try via
SHIFT + left click Restart
and navigate through the options.

Go Back to the Previous Version of Windows in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Installation Upgrade Tutorials

As you can see from other threads, others have experienced seemingly intractable problems (e.g. vanishing icons, text...), and ended up doing a clean install.

Note: we strongly recommend the routine use of disk imaging (e.g. Macrium Reflect (free) + its boot disk + external storage for images.
That gives you a relatively quick way to restore your PC to a previously working state without technical help - even if you replace your disk.

If you had used that, and update your image before upgrading, you would have had another option.

The disk image also acts as a full backup.

 

I rolled back through the method you suggested, well clean installed but kept files, amazed how well that worked, thank you very much for your suggestion!

 

Great- some are not so lucky! So now's the time to create your first disk image, if all is well...

And for now you can try Winaero's tweaker (free, full explanations) and set updates to notify only -and, if you have Win 10 Pro, set Defer feature updates in Settings. That's how I have it presently.