Settings for Windows are missing.
Settings for Windows are missing.
The forum has plenty of disk space, you don't need to send a highly compressed JPEG image which no one can read with ease due to the compression In the future, please use PNG or tell your image editor (if you can) to not compress the JPEG (max quality).
I just uploaded a screenshot from the snipping tool within windows. Here's another attempt: Also I was able to uninstall some updates but I'm still having the problem. Right now it said to reboot for another update, which I did, but still the same problem. Guess I'll wait until a next update and if that doesn't fix it I might have to reinstall windows.
Well, it's odd that the path isn't present. You're seeing: C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanelappxmanifest.xml instead of the expected location. The slash is missing. However, the Setting panel executable is actually in C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel. Verify the folder exists and contains the necessary files like SystemSettings.exe, SystemSettings.dll, and SystemSettingsViewModel.Desktop.dll. Check that the permissions are set correctly—read and execute for all application packages. Also, ensure TrustedInstaller has access to list folder contents. If issues persist, restart your system.
You've confirmed the files and permissions are correct. A new user was created via PowerShell, and it works properly in that account. The "SystemSettings" app with the blue icon isn't responding as expected.
Interesting. If it functions with a secondary account, you can simply move all your assets to the new one. Once confirmed everything is in order and operates smoothly, retire the old account. Problem resolved. Avoids the need for a full reinstall. But before you ask—have you ever used a registry cleaner? Just a heads-up: it’s often pointless. The registry acts like a database, and adding more entries can slow things down. Plus, mistakes can hide until a later update affects something you didn’t realize was sensitive. I’d also recommend using defrag tools that claim to clean the registry, as they might cause damage. Why am I mentioning the registry? Because your files are intact, permissions are correct, and it works across accounts. This hints at a possible registry issue under your current user profile (HKEY_CURRENT_USER).
It shouldn't be that bad. You manage both accounts as admin. On your new account, go to: C:\Users\<old account> and move everything there. Avoid moving files from the root folder, as it contains your user registry. You can revert problems to your new account. Program settings are typically saved in AppData\Roaming (hidden by default). Specifically: ....\AppData\Local -> program cache and temporary files. You may skip this. ....\AppData\LocalLow -> optional. ....\AppData\Roaming -> safe to copy.
*** WARNING: Do not blindly copy everything. Only transfer subfolders connected to your programs. Otherwise, you risk damaging the new account and will need to rebuild everything. In short: ✔ C:\Users\<old Account>\AppData\Roaming\Skype (Good!) C:\Users\<old Account>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft (NO!!!)