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Reaper_0983
Aug 11, 2023Copper Contributor
Windows 11 setting app not opening just shows gear icon
So as the title ltge title says my settings will randomly not open window comes up with just the gear icon at the center. It happens randomly and works again on restart or sign off. I've tried a in...
KapilArya
Aug 11, 2023MVP
Hello,
See if this fix helps you anyway:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-settings-app-wont-open-in-windows-11
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
See if this fix helps you anyway:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-settings-app-wont-open-in-windows-11
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
- Reaper_0983Aug 11, 2023Copper Contributor
I've done this the problem just returns I'm not sure what's causing it. Seems to be after cumulative updates something goes wrong with my system. But sfc and dsim always show nothing being wrong so I'm assuming a 3rd party or something outside windows is at fault just not sure what since it's fine after a in place upgrade.
- KapilAryaAug 11, 2023MVPOk, you can identify the faulty app using clean boot process:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd- Reaper_0983Aug 18, 2023Copper Contributor
faulty wireless card was to blame removed and replaced problem gone. Thank you for your suggestions. KapilArya