Im on windows 8, when I drag my mouse toward the top right corner and click on settings and then "change pc settings" the settings logo pops up for a second then it brings me to my start menu. I've tried the powershell cmd thing and red text pops up. Right now im running sfc /scannow. Any other fixes??? https://gfycat.com/MadKindAmericancrocodile Link to what happens. EDIT : sfc /scannow found nothing

Cannot open settings

By Gregbenson715
April 8, 2016 in Windows

https://linustechtips.com/topic/578835-cannot-open-settings/

Go to solution Solved by MrG13, April 9, 2016

get the updates all installed first (while you are at it, try to un-install that other software if you can),

make sure you do a complete shutdown once its completed and not just a restart to ensure a clean boot by the way,

then if there is still an issue you could make a USB boot drive if you have your windows key and do re-install or boot from a windows disk to re-install so that won't be a problem if you have the original disc or key for windows. (If you bought it pre-installed you should have a OEM key sticker on the computer or possibly in your paperwork/original packaging)

Posted April 9, 2016

Excellent news! do you still need help with a fresh install of Windows or are you happy with it working again?

If you are interested there is a basic 'how to reset' here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

Glad to have helped either way

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