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Windows 10 Update Settings Not Opening? Try This!

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Updated onOctober 30, 2024

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If your operating system is Windows 10, then you might have stumbled upon the annoying Windows 10 update settings not opening issue.

This issue reacts in such a way with your system that it willprevent you from opening the Updates feature as well as the Settings feature.

What can I do if Settings is not opening on Windows

1. Install the necessary updates

You can install Windows updates using our practical example in order to fix settings errors on Windows 10 in a short time.

To do that, pressWindows Key + Sand enterControl Panel. SelectControl Panelfrom the list of results.

In the search box in the top right corner enterWindows Updates. Click onView Installed updatesafter the search has finished.

Check for and install the updateKB3036140if it is not already installed.

After you successfully updated toKB3036140you will need to reboot the Windows 10 once more.

Now check to see if you’reUpdates and Settingsfeature are working for you.

This solution will allow you to prevent the error of Windows update settings not opening. Following these steps will install all updates necessary for your operating system.

2. Create a new user

Can’t add a new profile? Here’s what to do whenWindows won’t let you add a new user.

You can also create a new user account by using Command Prompt. To do that, you need to do the following:

After doing that, switch toNewUseraccount and usepassword1to access the new account.

Once you log in to the new account, you need to install the missing updates. To do that, you need to do the following:

Windows will download and install the missing updates. After installing the updates, you can switch back to your main account and everything should start working again.

You can also create a new account by doing the following:

After creating a new user account, switch to it and check if the problem is resolved. If the issue is resolved, you need to move your personal files to the new account and use it as your main one.

3. Use Microsoft Safety Scanner

There were a few situations in which users reported to solve the Windows update settings not opening issues with Microsoft software. In this regard, we recommend you install and run Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Follow the simple steps described above and your computer will be able to update its operating system.

4. Run the SFC scan

After the scan is finished, check if the problem is resolved. If the problem still persists, or if youcan’t run an SFC scanat all, you might want to try using a DISM scan instead.

To do that, startCommand Promptand enter the following command:DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5. Reset Windows 10

After the reset is done, you’ll have to move your files from the backup and install your applications again. Keep in mind that this is a drastic solution, and you should use it only if other solutions don’t work.

There it is guys, a few simple methods on how to fix the Updates and Settings options you have in Windows 10 in only ten minutes of your time.

Also if you found any other way or if you need further assistance don’t hesitate to write us in the comments section of the page situated a few lines below and we will help you as soon as possible.

Windows 10 Update Settings Not Opening? Try This!#

What can I do if Settings is not opening on Windows#

1. Install the necessary updates#

2. Create a new user#

3. Use Microsoft Safety Scanner#

4. Run the SFC scan#

5. Reset Windows 10#