Windows 10: Win10 fails to open display settings

Discus and support Win10 fails to open display settings in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; when I launch display settings - the launch fails after 1 second display of the settings pop-up. This happens when I use start/system/display or when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DKDaniels, Jun 8, 2020.

  1. DKDaniels Win User

    Win10 fails to open display settings


    when I launch display settings - the launch fails after 1 second display of the settings pop-up. This happens when I use start/system/display or when I right-click on desktop and select display settings.


    Anyone else have a method to get into display settings? I want to extend my desktop which is a common practice from my work PC using Win10, where I manage 3 displays.


    Thanks in advance

    Kelly

    :)
     
    DKDaniels, Jun 8, 2020
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  2. angus Win User

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Jun 8, 2020
    #2
  3. Display and sleep settings

    Hi,

    In order to help you with the issue about the display and sleep settings, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you tried the troubleshooting steps suggested by MVP Andre Da Costa? If you did, what were the results?
    • For us to avoid redundancy of the troubleshooting process, what were the other steps you have done to resolve the issue?

    We look forward to your next post.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Jun 8, 2020
    #3
  4. Win10 fails to open display settings

    Display settings

    Hi Julia,



    To reset the settings back to default, follow these steps:



    • Go to your desktop, right click and select Display Settings.
    • Choose the appropriate settings from the options under Display.


    Let us know if the above steps resolved the issue.
     
    Venancio Khu, Jun 8, 2020
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