The ‘Settings’ feature of the Windows can get faulty and it just won’t open or flashes for a few seconds before crashing. Since it is a vital part of Windows and without it, users won’t be able to make any changes to their computer, it is essential to find a proper fix for this issue.
The newer version of Windows (i.e. Win10 & Win11) often have these issues that won’t let you access the Windows Settings but fortunately, fixing this error won’t take up much of your time.
Causes for Windows Settings Won’t Open
Everything from buggy files to system errors could lead to this error. If you have recently installed any new software, we recommend removing it to see if it fixes the issue for you. Anyhow, these are the most common reasons why Windows won’t let you open its settings.
Fixes for Windows Settings Won’t Open
Windows Settings not opening on Windows 10 was experienced by many users. And Microsoft even launched a toolkit to fix the issue. However, it is not available anymore but thankfully, the following are a few methods that worked for many users, and hopefully, they’ll work for you as well.
Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Tool
The first thing you should do when the Windows isn’t working properly is to run the SFC command in the Command Prompt. This command will scan the computer for any corrupted files and will repair it to restore any lost data. To run the system file checker on your computer, perform these steps:
In case the SFC has failed to fix the issue, you may also try running the DISM commands in the CMD to repair any corrupted OS files. Perform these steps to utilize the DISM tool:
Use Windows Powershell
Windows Powershell is a powerful tool that can be used to make changes in the system settings. If you’re facing the emerging issue 67758 and cannot access the ‘Settings’ feature of Windows, try using Windows Powershell to troubleshoot the error. To use Windows Powershell, perform these steps:
Any 3rd-party applications could be conflicting with the OS files and causing certain features to stop working. In such a case, the Settings feature of Windows won’t work either. Try booting the computer in safe mode to access the Windows Settings, hopefully, you’ll be able to resolve the issue. To boot in safe mode, follow these steps:
Use CMD to Open Settings
There are various methods of accessing the Windows settings including “CMD” and “RUN”. In case the standard methods aren’t working, try using CMD or Run. Although they only seem to work on Windows 10 and above. To use alternative methods, follow these steps:
In case this didn’t work out for you, try the ‘Run’ option as well.
