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Martin_1
Copper Contributor
May 04, 2026

Can't open the Windows 11 Pro settings

Hi,

I am not sure what happened but I can no longer open de Windows 11 Pro settings. When I try nothing happens.
When I am on my desktop and right click and choose Display settings or Personalize I get a little pop-up stating: "This file does not have an app associated with it performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default App Settings page."

The strange thing is when I boot in safe mode it all works fine.

I have tried loads of solutions amongst which turning everything off that starts up with Windows. Restart Windows explorer. Run SFC scan. Repair settings. Uninstall my NVidea driver and do a clean install. Remove the latest updates of certain software and Windows. And a bunch of other more inolved stuff. But to no avail.

Does anyone know a solution? I find it particularly strange it works fine in safe mode.

Regards,

Martin

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1 Reply

  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    May 05, 2026

    Try to re-register Settings app using Windows PowerShell:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}

    If issue still persists, you can refer this video fix:

    Let us know if this helps!