Settings Glitch

So this is a weird one, most of those errors I've seen relating to this are where Settings doesn't run...mine does, but then selecting any tab within it causes everything to lock up.
Only way to exit is to Ctrl-Alt-Del

Here's what happens:
Click Settings Icon (from taskbar or Start Menu) > Settings Loads > Select Personalisation > Select any item = Lockup

Here's what I've tried:
Scannow
Settings Repair/reset
Troubleshooter
Update


Note: I only found this was not working properly because my desktop wallpaper kept going "black" (another issue).

Hi, it could help if you specify your PC model more exactly (don't know if it's a desktop/laptop/tablet...) - see my specs for comparison.

Also your build number like 26200.8737.

When did this start? If you know when and it was recently, then you might simply use a suitable System Restore point. Assuming you have one.

You say you've tried resetting Settings.

Have you tried re-registering Settings?

Also see this current thread which may prompt some ideas:

Not exactly identical initial symptoms, though.

If you reach the point of considering an in-place upgrade repair, before doing so, create a new user account for test purposes (you can delete it later). Log in to that account- if you don't see the same symptoms, the problem relates to one account, and an in-place upgrade repair (and other general repairs) are very unlikely to help.