Windows 10: Windows 10 settings app closes almost instantly after opening it

Hello everyone,I am running Windows 10 family, version 22H2 with the build 19045.4046.As the title says, my settings app closes instantly after opening it.I have seen this issue posted a couple of times before and often times, the response is : does the problem still occur when you switch to the default administrator account?And in my case, it doesn't ! Which leads me to think that it is a user profile error.But how do I fix it?Thanks a lot for reading, and I hope you'll be able to help me !

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Windows 10, Settings opened then closes Instantly.

Whenever i try i opening settings after i had cloned windows onto my ssd it instantly closes. Do i have to delete the windows that was on my HDD?

 

Settings Metro App - Instantly Closes - Cant Diagnose The Issue.

(Trying to take ownership of Windows.UI.Xaml.dll and replace it with a working version)
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If you have tried, all of the above suggestions and nothing has worked like in my situation. This is how to fix the problem.

SOLUTION
As you can't update via the settings app, follow these instructions.

1. Hold Windows key & press R
Type in winver (this will show you your windows version)
Mine was (Version 1809 OS Build 17763.253)
2. Check if there is a higher update available e.g (Version 1809 OS Build 17763.292)
You can do this here HTML Code:

3. Click on the KB article that is relevant to you.



4. Scroll to the bottom and download the standalone update by clicking on Microsoft Update Catalog.



5. Download the correct system architecture.




Install and this should resolve your problems - if it does (CREATE A NEW SYSTEM RESTORE POINT)

Hope it helps *Wink

 

Settings Metro App - Instantly Closes - Cant Diagnose The Issue.

Welcome to tenforums.

Looks like you've already tried re-registering the Settings app
Reinstall and Re-register Apps in Windows 10 | Tutorials
- search that for Settings, decide if for current or all users, and follow the instructions at the top of the relevant section.

Try
Settings menu closes as soon as I open it. Help? - Windows 10 Forums

Otherwise:
Do you have System Restore enabled, and any relevant restore points?
- if you were lucky and restoring completed successfully, that could help.

Noting your comment about not wanting to do a clean install, do you use disk imaging routinely as is frequently recommended here? E.g. Macrium Reflect (free) + external storage for image files.

Using disk imaging can help you avoid a clean install - even if you need to replace your system disk.

If so you could restore a disk image.

Threads with apparent solutions:
Windows 10 Settings keeps closing instantly - Windows 10 Forums
Settings doesnt launch, or launches the Store instead - Microsoft Community

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As you've confirmed the problem exists for a new user, then I suggest you may need to do an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps all programs, data and most settings.
Windows 10 Help Forums that you will need an iso of the same build installed.
What is your Windows build? Windows key + r, winver