How to repair or reset the Settings app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you step by step how to repair or reset the Settings app in Windows 11.

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If the Settings app isn't working right, not opening, or crashes a lot, then repairing or resetting it may fix your problems with this app.

How to repair or reset the Settings app in Windows 11

  1. Click on the Windows start menu button.
    Windows 11 start menu button
  2. Type settings.
  3. Right-click on Settings.
  4. Click App settings.
    Open the app settings of settings app in Windows 11
  5. Scroll down to the Reset section.
    Windows 11 Settings app reset options
  6. Click Repair.
    Repair Windows 11 Settings app
  7. Check if the Settings app is working right. If the Settings app still isn't working right, click Reset.
    Reset Windows 11 Settings app
  8. In the next window, you click Reset.
    Reset Windows 11 Settings app

Windows 11 will reset and close the Settings app.