Windows 10: "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

Discus and support "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I'm trying to access Windows Update, but when I click on the Update & security tab on Settings, it flashes for a brief moment then closes. My PC... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016.

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  1. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User

    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.


    I'm trying to access Windows Update, but when I click on the Update & security tab on Settings, it flashes for a brief moment then closes.
    My PC specs are:
    • CPU: Intel i5-4460
    • GPU: ASUS GTX 950 STRIX OC 2GB
    • Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97P-D3
    • RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz
    • PSU: Corsair VS550
    • HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 64MB
    • SSD: Hynix SL301 250GB
    • OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit

    Does anyone have any clue how to fix this? Many thanks

    :)
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  2. HIRSTY_UK
    hirsty_uk Win User

    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

    No unfortunately pressing the Win key + I still doesn't let me open Update tab
     
    hirsty_uk, Mar 7, 2016
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  3. HIRSTY_UK
    hirsty_uk Win User
    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

    Hi, thanks for your reply.

    No, no error messages appear, the tab opens for a second, then closes down.

    I tried all the steps you said but unfortunately the issue is still there.
     
    hirsty_uk, Mar 7, 2016
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  4. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

    Any chance you can remember a date when you had no problem accessing Windows Update ?

    If yes, do a system restore and pick that date or even prior as your restore point.
    System Restore Windows 10
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  5. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    If system restore does not help, next suggestion is to do a system file check to look for corrupt files. It will try to do repair if any found.

    Right click at Start button > click Command Prompt (Admin) > at the flashing prompt, copy/paste this.......
    sfc /scannow

    > press Enter.
    It will take quite sometime.
    When finished, it will give you one of the 3 reports...............(paraphrasing)
    1. No integrity violation.
    2. Found corrupt files and repair successful.
    3. Found corrupt files but unable to repair.

    If the report is #1, your solution lies elsewhere.
    If the report is #2, check if your problems have been resolved.
    If the report is #3, use this method................
    In the same Command Prompt (Admin) windows, copy and paste this command...........

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    > press Enter.
    Again it will take some time.
    When finished, it will give you a report.
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  6. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Use the Tech Bench link below and download the ISO corresponding to your Win 10 Pro 64-bit.
    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/techbench

    Once you have the iso downloaded, right click at the ISO > click Mount > leave it there.
    Then open the elevated command prompt and copy and paste this................

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:H:\sources\install.wim:1 /limitaccess

    Note : H is the drive where the iso is mounted. Change it if your driver letter is different.

    When it is completed, you should get the report that the operation is successful.
    Now run the sfc /scannow again. It should be ok this time.
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  7. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User
    I don't see a mount option when I right click the ISO, do I need ISO software installed?

    Edit: Never mind managed to mount it, running the command now
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  8. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

    You need the TECH BENCH iso which contains the Install.wim.
    Not the MCT iso which contains the Install.esd.
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  9. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User
    I ran both commands and they ran succesfully, but the issue is still there *cry
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  10. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Did you run sfc /scannow after successful dism command run ?
    If yes and problem still persists.............
    Do a repair install.
    You already have the Tech Bench iso file.
    Right click at the iso file > click Mount > click Setup.exe
    Installation will begin.
    It will allow you to keep you files, settings and apps.
    No product key is required.
    Activation will be automatic.
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  11. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User
    Yes I did that. Ok I'll try that, will report back when it's finished, thanks for your help.
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  12. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User
    Just finished a repair install, but it's still not working, any other ideas?
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  13. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    "Update & security" tab on Settings flashes for a second, then closes.

    No. I'm out of ideas.
    Sorry.

    Please wait a bit for someone to come along.
    Good luck.
     
    davidhk, Mar 7, 2016
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  14. AHIRST41122
    AHirst41122 Win User
    Ok, thanks for your help anyway.
     
    AHirst41122, Mar 7, 2016
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  15. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User
    Try to run a few commands, in this one select to clean everything:

    cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & cleanmgr /sagerun:65535

    Once it is done run this, it might take a while:

    Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase

    And lets not forget about this silliness, which can prevent opening apps, if set too low:

    reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v "AutoEndTasks" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
    reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v "HungAppTimeout" /t REG_SZ /d "10000" /f
    reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v "WaitToKillAppTimeout" /t REG_SZ /d "10000" /f
    reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control" /v "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" /t REG_SZ /d "20000" /f

    In the meantime, you can use this to check for updates, download eng, unpack and put it into the same folder.

    Windows Update MiniTool Download
     
    TairikuOkami, Mar 8, 2016
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