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pratimmandal
Copper Contributor
Nov 11, 2019

Opening Windows insider tab from settings reboots system.

I linked my account with windows insider program and chose the slow ring and the system reboots which is normal. But now whenever i open the insider tab in settings my system automatically reboots.
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JPRoland
Copper Contributor
Dec 18, 2019

Same problem here. Brand new laptop updated to 1909 yesterday. I selected the slow ring of the insider program and got the message that the pc needed to be restarted to get the insider builds and after said restart whenever I try to go to the insider tab in settings the computer restarts.

 

I've tried SFC /scannow and a full shutdown as recommended by other replies to no avail.

 

EDIT: Found a fix. Just go to the Insider Program settings while not connected to the internet. The tab should display like it is supposed to, then reconnect and it should let you either unlink your account or let you get the preview builds.

  • David_Bartlett's avatar
    David_Bartlett
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 17, 2020
    Thanks for this JPRoland

    Disconnecting the internet (in my case Wifi network) allowed me to enter the 'Windows Insider Programme' settings without the laptop restarting.
    • HotCakeX's avatar
      HotCakeX
      MVP
      Feb 19, 2020
      I switched to Windows insider slow ring and now i'm on build 19041.84, I can't reproduce this issue at all.
      I'm also using a WIFI network adapter.
  • Bwazhei's avatar
    Bwazhei
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 26, 2020

    Confirmed. 

    #sfc /scannow does not work.

    shutting down does not work

     

    opening Insider's tab while disconnected solves the issue.

     

    (although it's really a walkaround not a fix - most users won't even know how to find this trick - IMO should be reported)

    Cheers,

    Bwazhei