Windows 10: Unable to load Sounds, View advanced display settings or GraphicsDrivr

Hello I'm having quite a strange problem.

Yesterday my PC started acting quite strange by not letting me access certain functions of Windows 10 like opening "Sounds" or viewing my advanced display options. On top of that, I couldn't access NVIDIA Geforce Experience or update the program itself. When I try to access "Sounds" or the advanced display I am returned with a blue message saying "This App can't run on your PC"

I've tried everything I've been able to figure out to solve these strange issues. I've done Sfc /scannow both normally and in safe mode that fails every time around 40% with the line "Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation."

I've also tried the DISM route with /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth which again like SFC, stops abruptly through the process and returns me with "The WOF driver encountered a corruption in the compressed file's Resource Table." Included in the attachments is the DISM log that was made from the error.

On top of that I also reset my hard drive twice. Trying SFC and DISM again with no avail. My resets included keeping my files and when that didn't work I did a full reset. I am always met with the same results and no improvements.

I'm not sure if my Windows is corrupted or something wrong with my hard drive. I'm totally lost here and would appreciate any help with this strange problem.

Thank you.

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Cannot see all Advanced Sound Settings - Windows 10

Hi Steve,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I would like to suggest you to follow the steps below to add sound schemes to the list:

• Open Advanced Sound Settings.
• Select any event option under “Program Events” and click on “Browse”.
• Select the sound scheme from the saved path and click on “Open”.
• Click on “Save As” and provide a name for the scheme and click on “OK”.
• Click on “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

After adding the sound schemes to the list, select the required sound scheme and click on “OK”.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

advanced display settings

Hello Ian,

Can you tell me more about your concern?

To view advanced display settings check this link.

Keep us posted.

 

Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue