Windows 8 opens PC settings. Computer settings do not open - treatment

Recently I encountered a problem in Windows 8.1 - “tiled” applications stopped launching, this is not fatal, but very annoying. It's gotten to the point where the app " Computer settings" ceased to show signs of life, and after him, " App Store". This could have happened for many reasons, but now we’ll see how to deal with it.

I suggest the following instructions:

1. The resolution of your computer screen is at least 1024 x768 .

2. You are not logged in under a local account, but under Microsoft account.

3. Antivirus switched off .

4. Enabled service FirewallWindows.

5. Included account control ( UAC).

6. Not installed/removed program PuntoSwitcher.

7. Antivirus removed third party manufacturer.

8. Time, date and region are indicated correctly.

9. Time synchronization enabled through the Internet.

10. Installed latest drivers for your video cards.

After completing each step, try launching the Windows Store.

You need to open " This computer", select the disk on which the operating system is installed, right-click on it and select the context menu section " Properties" Next, select the tab " Service» — « Checking for errors» — « Check» — « Check disk».

III Run command prompt as administrator. To do this, open the Start screen (press the windows key on your keyboard). Type on your keyboard " command line », without quotes. Click on the item " Command line" In the window that opens, after the inscription “ CWINDOWS\ system32> "type the command" sfc / scannow » without quotes. A system scan will be launched.

After scanning is completed, you need to type the following command in the same window: “ Dism / online / cleanup — image / restorehealth » without quotes.

Once the scan is complete, restart your computer and try launching the Windows Store.

IVTake advantage automatic solution from the Microsoft website.

VStart re-registration of the store. For this:

Run Command Prompt as Administrator. Open the Start screen (press the windows key on your keyboard). Type on your keyboard " command line», without quotes. Click on the item " Command line" with the right mouse button and, in the menu that appears, select " Run as administrator" In the window that opens, after the inscription « C:\WINDOWS\system32>» type the command

« powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.XML »

without quotes.

!!!The note- Pay attention to the correct spelling of this command and the correct placement of spaces.

Restart your computer and try to launch the Windows Store.

1. On the desktop, you need to press the key combination “windows + C"

2. Select the menu item “ Options»

3. Select " Change computer settings»

4. Select " Update and recovery»

5. Select "" -> " Begin»

The system recovery process will begin.

!!! The note- this process takes quite a long time, so before restoring, I recommend connecting the laptop to the network to avoid draining the battery.

Please note that programs and desktop applications will need to be reinstalled. A complete list of programs and applications affected by the recovery will be saved on your desktop.

If this doesn't help - " Recovering your computer without deleting files» -> « Begin»

Computer settings, screen saver, PC devices, accounts, OneDrive, search and so on. The advent of the Windows 8 operating system offered the user a new, unfamiliar control panel, that is, the place where he could access most user controls, such as changing login settings and adding a new user.

However, in Windows 8.1, PC settings have been significantly changed. While they don't offer the full functionality of the old Control Panel, the features that regular inexperienced PC users need are now readily available.

Let's look at the new PC settings in more detail, because there are still some interesting points.

The new screen saver in PC Settings contains quick links to probably the most commonly used settings.

At the top of the screen are icons that give you quick access to controls for your lock screen, account picture, and password.

Below are additional links to frequently used settings. It's a pretty neat solution, both to provide a useful interface for PC settings and to help people get quick access to the settings they need most.

New PC settings screen

Computer and devices.

The Computer and Devices panel contains all the settings you can use to manage your PC's hardware and how you interact with Windows 8.1:

Lock screen contains settings for managing the main lock screen, including which applications are allowed to display their live information on it, and whether the background image on the lock screen is displayed as a digital photo. At the bottom of the controls, there's a switch that swipes your finger down on the lock screen to activate the PC's camera, as opposed to swiping your finger up to unlock the PC.
Screen- the place where you directly control the monitor(s) connected to your PC. This screen graphically displays any displays connected to your computer in their proportional sizes. This way you can see their available resolution and positioning. The images of these monitors can be dragged and dropped as you see fit. Below is a slider that allows you to control the screen resolution. It works on each monitor independently. Advanced options provide additional controls for very high-resolution displays (for example, vertical resolution 1440 pixels and higher).

Display options

bluetooth provides controls for turning Bluetooth connection on and off (if you don't have any connected devices, turn Bluetooth off to save power), as well as for searching for Bluetooth devices. A word of warning here - if you use your computer in public places, making your PC discoverable is not a good idea, as it could be a potential security risk.

Finally, the same panel displays a list of available and currently connected Bluetooth devices. To remove a device, you need to touch it.

Devices- a version of settings similar to the device manager in the control panel. It lists and categorizes all the major devices connected to your PC. As with Bluetooth devices, any of them can be removed from your computer with a simple click. You can also tell Windows 8.1 whether to download drivers over (3G/4G/LTE) connections, since downloading data over these connections is often too expensive.

You can configure saving new content, by default, on another drive

Clue. If you use a Windows tablet or ultrabook with an external memory card (such as a micro sd) that can store some files, you can set the default storage location to it, and save some new types of content there rather than on your internal hard drive. PC.

Mouse and touchpad, contains basic controls for the mouse, such as switching the left and right buttons, and scrolling the wheel.
Input, includes settings for Windows 8.1's built-in spell checker and AutoCorrect, which can be turned off if you don't want to use it.

Clue. If you are using an on-screen keyboard and want to enable function buttons such as home, end, and up/down buttons, you can do this by adding to the standard keyboard layout in the touch keyboard control options.

Corners and edges controls both hot corners and finger movements in Windows 8.1 applications. These include allowing you to swipe your fingers to the left to switch to the last working app, and by moving your mouse to the top left or top right corner of the screen to display a list of apps or charms.
Shut down and sleep mode- basic controls for shutting down your PC.
Autorun- an option where you define the action when you connect a removable storage device to your computer, it can be a memory card, an optical disk (CD/DVD), or a USB storage device. Here you can completely disable autorun, which will significantly increase the security of your PC, as it will prevent any malicious software from automatically launching from removable devices.
PC Information- an option where you will find all the information about your computer, which can be useful, for example, if you are talking on the phone with a person from technical support. Here you can see the PC name, its processor, memory, and operating system type. Here you can see the Windows activation status.

Accounts.

The three main sections of account settings are as follows:

Your account- where you manage your settings, such as your account picture; and the ability to connect or disconnect your account from your Microsoft account.
Login Options- where you set the password; Pin; password-image; or, if your hardware supports it, logging in with your fingerprint. Here you can also specify how long you must be out of the system before Windows 8.1 asks you to enter your password again.
Other accounts- where you can add and remove other PC users. Here you can click on the user and select edit to change the account type between Guest, Standard User, and Administrator.

OneDrive.

Main sections of OneDrive management:

Storage, Shows you how much free space you have on your OneDrive (if you're using a Microsoft account). The standard amount of free space you get with a new OneDrive account is 7 GB, but you can purchase additional space here.
Files- This is where you turn sync and backup of files from OneDrive on or off. Here you can also choose whether (and what quality) any photos from your computer’s camera will be automatically uploaded to OneDrive and whether this will work over (3G/4G/LTE) connections.

Clue. You can change the default value for the OneDrive folder in Windows 8.1. To do this, right-click on the OneDrive link in the left pane of Explorer and in its properties, click on the location tab. Here you can move your OneDrive sync and backup folder to a different location.

Synchronization settings, consist of managing the settings for automatic synchronization of your PC with other Windows 8.1 computers, including the main control switch - turn synchronization on or off. These controls can be very useful because, for example, you may find that the tiles on the start screen of a small Windows tablet don't necessarily need to be the same as those on a desktop PC.

PC Sync Settings

Attention. In the sync settings, you can also determine what will sync between your computers' web browsers, including browser tabs, online favorites, usernames, and passwords.

Search and applications.

The search engine in Windows 8.1 has been significantly improved and now includes search not only on your own computer, but also on the Internet. However, this does not mean the dominance of advertisements next to search results. All this can be managed in the settings of this section.

Internet search management

Search- The place where you manage all aspects of the Windows 8.1 search engine, including clearing search history (useful if you share your PC with someone else). Here you can also disable Internet search included in PC searches (from Bing); and disable, in advanced search settings, advertisements that appear in the results. And finally, in the search security settings, filter out aggressive or pornographic content from search results.
Share- the place where you control how this charm works in Windows 8.1, such as which applications are not allowed to use it. Here, all installed applications that support sharing functions are displayed on the screen; some of them can be enabled or disabled.
Notifications- a place where in Windows 8.1 you can control whether you receive pop-up hot notifications and turn them off completely; At the bottom of the page is a complete list of all installed applications that can send notifications. Here you can turn notifications on or off for specific apps. Perhaps most interesting is the quiet clock feature.

Clue. The Quiet Hours feature in Windows 8.1 is a great way to stop your PC from pestering you with notifications and calls at certain hours; for example, when you are not working, want to relax, or at night. You can set certain hours during which you will not be disturbed, and you will not receive notifications during that time.

Quiet hour function

Application size is a reporting tool that tells you how big applications you have installed on your PC. This can be useful if you are using a tablet or ultrabook with limited storage and need to clear out some free space.
Default values- a place where you can choose which programs and applications will open your files by default. One of the most annoying aspects of a PC is files opening in the wrong program (for example, a PDF file or photo opening in an application rather than on the desktop). You can specify these programs here.

Applications and programs for opening various types of files

Confidentiality.

Privacy options control how apps interact with your personal data and what your PC's specific hardware is allowed to do:

Are common- the place where you choose whether applications are allowed to access your personal data, although sometimes, for the functionality of the application, this can be very useful. Changing your SmartScreen Filter settings, which inspects web content (URLs), and using Windows Store apps is a very useful defense that can prevent a seemingly innocent app from trying to install malicious software on your computer. This panel is also where you can change your Microsoft advertising preferences.
Location- a place where you decide whether apps can use your location; you can install this based on the base applications. For example, you don't need GPS hardware to do this, since your location can be determined quite accurately by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)-assigned IP address.
Webcam- a place where you can determine which applications are allowed to use your computer's webcam, if you have one.
Microphone settings- this is the same as for a webcam, but for any microphones installed or connected to your PC.
Other devices- the place where other hardware connected to your computer is displayed. Tools that may collect data and information about you, such as biometric security devices.

Net.

You can connect to Wi-Fi and other networks directly in the Settings charms, but it is in the network settings that you can manage them:

Connections- displays a list of all available Wi-Fi and mobile broadband connections and virtual private networks (VPN) for your PC. Here, you can tap or click on a specific network to get more information about it, and turn on or off the data usage monitoring that appears in the main list of network connections in the Settings charms.
Radio devices- used to control any radios built into or connected to your computer.
Proxy- used when connecting a PC to a network through a proxy server, perhaps because it is used by your company or you want to maintain online privacy.
Home groups- a place where you can join, manage, and delete home groups on your PC.
Workplace- A new feature that allows you to sync files with compatible business networks.

Time and language.

Although the time, language, and region settings are quite extensive and can be found in the Control Panel, there is quite a bit that can be set here:

date and time- Allows you to control whether these settings are set automatically based on your time zone, and choose date and time formats.
Region and language- allow you to set your current location. You can also install new languages for Windows here, although you will need an active Internet connection to do this.

Update and recovery.

This section contains all the update and recovery settings that should improve Windows 8.1 and restore it from a backup in case something goes wrong.

Windows Update- A place to check the security, stability, and update features of your copy of Windows. Here you can click on the update history link and select installed updates for more information and control.

Managing updates in PC settings

File history- is a built-in Windows 8.1 backup and subsequent file rescue tool. You can manage the file's history here, although much more convenient control can be had in the Control Panel.
Recovery- contains quick links to Refresh (if something goes wrong with Windows), and reset (if you sell or give away your PC). Here you can also get quick access to the Windows Recovery Environment settings (improved startup).

Using the user menu on the home screen

It's not the best, but it's one of the fastest ways to get to PC Settings, and it involves using the custom menu in the top right corner of the Start screen. Just click on your account name and select “Change avatar”.

This will launch the PC Settings app and take you to the personalization section in Windows 8 and the account settings section if you are using Windows 8.1.

Using the Options panel

Another way is to use the Options panel (Charm).

To bring up this panel, move the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corners of the screen. Then move your cursor down or up to see the buttons on a black background.

Click the Settings button and then select Change PC settings.

Using the control panel

This is the longest and most inconvenient way to open the PC Settings application, but it will be better if you know about it.

Open Control Panel and go to Accounts and Family Safety -> User Accounts.

This will take you to PC Settings in the account settings section.

Using a tile on the Start screen (Windows 8.1)

This method only works in Windows 8.1, because in this version of the operating system, unlike Windows 8, you can pin the PC Settings tile to the Start screen.

Open the Start screen and enter "Settings".

Hello Max!

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to help with such meager data, but I’ll try, but a huge request: next time you have questions, please indicate your operating system, its version, and what you were doing before the problem occurred.

Ways to solve the problem

I think that you have Windows 8, and based on this, I’m answering the question.

1. If Avast antivirus is installed

Sometimes this antivirus blocks the ability to change computer settings. To prevent this from happening, a process is needed C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe add to trusted processes. If you have a different antivirus or this operation did not help, move on to the next point.

2. Checking the integrity of system files. Sometimes it helps

Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows + Q” (without quotes and then also without them)

Enter "cmd" in the search bar.

Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as Administrator.

In the window that appears, enter the command “ sfc /scannow" and press Enter(Enter).

After this, it makes sense to create a new account and check how the necessary functions work in it .

3. Create and verify a new account

Press the keyboard shortcut “Windows + Q” and enter “Command Prompt” in the search bar.

Right-click on the Command Prompt icon that appears and select “Run as administrator.”

In the command prompt window that appears, enter the command “control userpasswords2” and press “Enter”.

In the window that appears, try adding a new account and check if the problem persists.

If the problem in the new account has disappeared, then you should stay on it and delete the old one.

4. Restore the system to a date when there was no problem

If these 4 methods do not give the desired result, then only reinstalling the operating system will help.

With respect, Nicholai.