Windows 10: System settings instantly closes

After recent update i cant open settings from start menu and notifications area - settings instantly close.


Buttons in Notifications inactive and after closing panel, system throws this error.


Event log:

- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
- <System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2018-12-21T18:05:04.411457800Z" />
<EventRecordID>217</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>mighty-9ball</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
- <EventData>
<Data>SystemSettings.exe</Data>
<Data>10.0.17763.1</Data>
<Data>9d9d9332</Data>
<Data>Windows.UI.Xaml.dll</Data>
<Data>10.0.17763.168</Data>
<Data>4b439076</Data>
<Data>c000027b</Data>
<Data>0000000000708ab2</Data>
<Data>2dc8</Data>
<Data>01d49957b2bda711</Data>
<Data>C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe</Data>
<Data>C:\Windows\System32\Windows.UI.Xaml.dll</Data>
<Data>123b5e4e-357b-4005-820c-2e3d35e8edf6</Data>
<Data>windows.immersivecontrolpanel_10.0.2.1000_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy</Data>
<Data>microsoft.windows.immersivecontrolpanel</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>


- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
- <System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2018-12-21T17:59:13.690994600Z" />
<EventRecordID>200</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>mighty-9ball</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
- <EventData>
<Data>RuntimeBroker.exe</Data>
<Data>10.0.17763.1</Data>
<Data>d42c5158</Data>
<Data>InputHost.dll_unloaded</Data>
<Data>0.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>1022c095</Data>
<Data>e0435555</Data>
<Data>000000000008e588</Data>
<Data>9c8</Data>
<Data>01d4995065708e72</Data>
<Data>C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe</Data>
<Data>InputHost.dll</Data>
<Data>23b49a14-eedb-4d10-844d-ffd6b0a23cae</Data>
<Data>Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.17763.1_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy</Data>
<Data>runtimebroker07f4358a809ac99a64a67c1</Data>
</EventData>

</Event>


Dism and sfc didnt helped; system reinstall not possible.

.evtx file - google drive

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Windows 10 Settings keeps closing instantly

I have just upgraded to new release of windows insider preview.

When I try to open Settings, it appears then disappears instantly.

Also, when I right click on desktop and choose Personalize, settings window appears for a second and closes.

The version ov windows: Build 16188.rs_prerelease.170430-1928

 

Windows 10 Settings keeps closing instantly

Hello Ganesan,

We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with settings. We will certainly help you.

This issue might occur due to corrupted system files or profile corruption.

We suggest you to try the steps from the mentioned below link whose troubleshooting steps applies in this issue as well:

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Let us know the result. We will be happy to assists you further.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Settings keeps closing instantly

Sometimes that only means it is being moved and not closed. So, to clarify, look at the Taskbar and say whether there is an icon there or, if pinned, if there is a taskbar button with a thumbnail?

BTW this is the wrong forum for discussing new Insider build symptoms.