Microsoft removed several useful features from Windows 11, like the Control Panel and System information page. While there are ways to regain the missing features, there’s no need. Windows 11 introduced a redesigned Settings app that includes all Settings and options you will likely change.
The Settings app allows you to control almost all aspects of Windows 11. However, the app can misbehave due to bugs and glitches. A few Windows 11 users have recently reported problems while using the app.
A few users have reported that the Settings app is not opening at all, and some said that it is taking a long time to list the options. If you are also experiencing problems while accessing the Settings app on Windows 11, you need to repair or reset the app manually.
1. Repair the Settings app on Windows 11
Before resetting the Settings app, you need to try the repair option. Here’s how to repair the Settings app on Windows 11.
1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Settings.
2. Right-click on the Settings app and select App Settings.
3. On the App Settings screen, click on the Repair button as shown below.
Now, Windows 11 will attempt to repair the Settings app. This won’t affect any app data.
2. Reset the Settings app on Windows 11
If the Settings app is still not working correctly, reset it. Resetting will delete every app data stored on your device.
1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Settings.
2. Right-click on the Settings app and select App Settings.
3. On the App Settings screen, click on the Reset button.
4. On the confirmation prompt, click on the Reset button again.
3. Reset the Settings app via PowerShell in Windows 11
If the App Settings page does not open, you must use the PowerShell utility to reset the Settings app on Windows 11. Here are some simple steps.
1. First, click the Windows 11 search and type in PowerShell. Right-click on PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
2. On the PowerShell Window, execute the command shared below and hit the Enter button.
Get-AppxPackage *windows.immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage
3. Executing the above command will immediately reset your Settings app.
4. Reset Settings App Using Command Prompt
Like the PowerShell utility, you can also use the Command Prompt command line tool to reset the Settings app. Here’s how you can Reset the Settings app on Windows 11.
1. Open the Windows 11 search type Command Prompt. Right click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. When the Command Prompt opens, paste this command and press Enter.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage immersivecontrolpanel).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"
3. You must wait until the command resets the Settings app. Don’t close the CMD until you see the confirmation message.
These are the best ways to reset the Settings app in Windows 11. We are sure these three methods will resolve almost all Settings app-related common issues on your Windows 11. Yet, if you still face problems while accessing Settings on Windows 11, it’s recommended to uninstall the recent updates.