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Windows 11 - How To Fix Settings Not Opening Up

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Search for Settings in your start menu search. Right-click your settings icon and select App Settings. Wait a bit; it could take a couple of seconds for your app settings to open up. Click on Reset if your Settings are loading up. This will again take a few seconds for Windows 11 to reset your settings application.

Reset the Windows Settings Application

Search for Settings in your start menu search. Right-click your settings icon and select App Settings. Wait a bit; it could take a couple of seconds for your app settings to open up. Click on Reset if your Settings are loading up. This will again take a few seconds for Windows 11 to reset your settings application.

Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Settings
Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Settings

Restart Windows Explorer

If this did not help, you must restart your Windows Explorer process using your Task Manager. Search for Task Manager in your start menu search to open it up. In the Processes tab, search for your Windows Explorer process. After finding the process, select it, and on the bottom right of your window, select Restart.

Task Manager > Processes > Windows Explorer > Restart
Task Manager > Processes > Windows Explorer > Restart

Disable Non-Microsoft Services

If your settings application is still not opening up, search for System Configuration in your start menu search. In the Services tab, hide all Microsoft services and select Disable All. Next, click on Apply, and then Ok. You should restart your Windows 11 PC for all of the changes to take effect and then your settings should open up normally.

System Configuration > Services > Hide All Microsoft Services
System Configuration > Services > Hide All Microsoft Services

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