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Using the Shortcut Key – You can press the Windows + I key combination to automatically launch Settings.

Not many Windows 10/11 users know about this, so you are at an advantage.

Using the Right-Click Menu – Another way to open Settings is by using the right-click menu.

This method works best if the Settings shortcut or icon in the Start menu is corrupted or is not working. From the list of results that show on your screen, click Settings.

Using the Search Function – Click the Start menu and type Settings into the search box.

But if it doesn’t work in your case, we suggest that you look into these other ways to launch Settings: The most popular way to access Settings is probably by pressing the Windows button and clicking the gear icon. Know that there are other alternatives available. If you cannot click on Settings for some reason, or if Windows 10/11 can’t access Settings, fret not. In this mode, third-party services and unnecessary processes won’t run, so Windows 10/11 should be able to run without problems.Ĭan’t Access Settings and Other Important Features? Here Are Other Alternatives to Try

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However, if a quick restart does not do the trick, restart your PC and boot into Safe Mode. Most of the time, restarting your computer will resolve the problem. Operating System Glitch – It is also possible that the problem appears because there is a random operating system glitch that you need to deal with.A tool like PC Repair can efficiently remove unwanted files that are causing problems, such as not being able to open Settings on Windows 10/11. If possible, use third-party tools to ensure no junk files hide in your system. It is for that reason we suggest cleaning your system regularly. These files may be interfering with important Windows processes, including those associated with the Settings app. Junk Files – Is your system filled with junk files? Then you have found another possible culprit.Repairing these corrupted system files will generally fix the problem. The corruption problem may be caused by different factors, such as malware attacks or a sudden power outage. In this case, the system files associated with the app are likely corrupted. Worse, the icon does not respond to clicks if it is found. But after a few hours, you can no longer find its icon. Corrupted System Files – There are instances when the Settings app disappears for no reason.

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Rolling back to a previous Windows version or undoing the update will perhaps resolve the problem.

In this case, experts say that the installation file may be corrupted or Microsoft has released a faulty update. However, after that, it was no longer accessible. The Settings app worked fine before the update.

Problematic Update – Some users reported that the problem had surfaced after installing an update.

We’ll discuss these reasons in detail below. Is it because of a malware attack? Is there a problematic app on your PC? Have you installed a faulty Windows update? Well, all of this is possible. This utility grants you control over the majority of processes and features in Windows, and even if there are other ways to access Windows settings, the experience that the Settings app offers remains unparalleled. Obviously, the absence of the Settings app can cause serious issues. And what makes the situation more confusing is that the system process associated with the Settings app is active and running. But when they click on it, the app does not launch or display.

The Settings app does not launch – Some users can find the Settings app via the Start menu.

The Settings app icon cannot be found – While this happens rarely, for some reason, the icon of the Settings app disappears from the main menu.

The Settings app crashes – Some users can access the Settings app, but the problem is that it crashes right away upon launch.

And sometimes, hitting the Enter button does not show any results.

The Search function does not work – When users try to access the Settings app via the Search function, the search box cannot be clicked on.

And in some instances when the Start button is clickable, the Settings option is grayed out. As a result, they cannot access the main menu and navigate to the Settings app.

The Start button cannot be clicked – For some users, the Start button cannot be clicked.

It’s just that the issue manifested itself in different ways for each one of them. They all had the same problem: they were not able to make the most of the Settings app due to some reason. About Outbyte, uninstall instructions, EULA, Privacy Policy.Īnd as unfortunate as it may seem, some Windows 10/11 users have experienced first-hand what it’s like to not have the Settings app.

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Compatible with: Windows 10/11, Windows 7, Windows 8

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