Solved can't bring up settings!

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needsleep

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• Aug 7, 2022

• #1

Suddenly, I can't bring up the settings widget. I go into Start and press the Settings icon, and .... nothing!
What could the problem be?
Thanks.

Windows 11 Home

 

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• Aug 7, 2022

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Use the attached batch script to re-register Settings app.

 

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• Aug 7, 2022

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Reset and Re-register Settings App in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and re-register the Settings app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 10/11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists...

www.elevenforum.com

 

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• Aug 7, 2022

• #4

@needsleep Brink's searchable tutorial section of this forum has a solution for most things you encounter in Windows 11. It's an invaluable resource.

 

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