Windows 10: Windows 11 accidentally deleted settings app

I was testing a program uninstallation script I wrote and made a mistakeInstead of deleting the intended filesall the files under C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel have been deletedand so my windows 11 settings app is gone.opening anything related to the settings app opens an empty transparent window that immediately disappearsThe files were deleted via the "del /f" shell command and are definitely gone not in the recycle binHow can I restore these files ideally without having to reinstall windows entirelyI don't have any system restore points or anything of that kind set up

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deleted app

Hi,

Apps that are accidentally deleted doesn't necessarily mean that it was uninstalled as well. To uninstall the app completely, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows logo.
• Select the app you want to uninstall from the list.
• Right-click on the app and select Uninstall.

If you can't see the app on the start screen, you can uninstall it from
Settings.

• Go to Settings.
• Select System.
• Under System, select Apps & features.
• Find the app, select it from the list then click the Uninstall button.
  

If you need further assistance, let us know.

 

Deleting contacts from Windows 10


When you say Windows Mail Live are you referring to Mail app or Windows Live Mail?

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Open Windows Live Mail.
• Press Ctrl + 3 using your keyboard. Right-click on the contact to delete it if it is a single contact.
• Highlight all contacts by pressing Ctrl + A.
• Click Delete located on the Ribbon bar.
• Click OK when you see the message These contacts will also be deleted from Hotmail, Messenger, and other Windows Live services.

After following the steps above, all your contacts that you have manually added to your account will be deleted however, contacts coming from third-party sites such as Facebook will not be deleted unless you remove Facebook from your account.

For Mail app:

Open People app then delete the contact.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Accidentally deleted Windows Store


I went a bit further then the thread seen there directly to the techtantri site's page and caught something of interest if it actually that is.

Step 1 mentions using the System Restore option already suggested earlier before any upgrade to repair or clean install was to take place. Step 2 involves working with the local packages under your user account. And Step 3 provides a PowerShell command you could enter. Those along with Steps 4-8 plus a 32bit and 64bit download links are seen on the page referred to at Windows 10 apps not working - Download apps folder - All things technical - tips tricks

Step #9 is even better since 10 is already on the VM Workstation 12 Player on the 7 side of the dual boot here for simply copying the files needed from VM to physical install!