{"id":237537,"date":"2021-04-28T17:24:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2021-04-28T17:24:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:24:24","slug":"how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Reset the Settings App in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a351b4356149\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a351b4356149\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/#When_You_Should_Reset_the_Settings_App\" >When You Should Reset the Settings App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/#Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_the_Start_Menu\" >Reset the Settings App Using the Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/#Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_PowerShell\" >Reset the Settings App Using PowerShell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-reset-the-settings-app-in-windows-10\/#Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_Command_Prompt\" >Reset the Settings App Using Command Prompt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Reset the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a> in Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-683503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/windows_settings_hero_1.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows Settings Gear Icon\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Like other apps, the Settings app can also sometimes malfunction. If this happens, resetting the app to the default settings may fix the problems you\u2019re experiencing. There are a few quick ways to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Should_Reset_the_Settings_App\"><\/span>When You Should Reset the Settings App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should reset the Settings app if it crashes too often or refuses to open, or if some functions in the app don\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>Like with resetting any other app, when you reset the Settings app, it removes a variety of settings and brings them back to their default values. This can fix bugs and other problems that are caused by your custom settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_the_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Reset the Settings App Using the Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer a graphical solution, you can use the Start menu to reset the Settings app. Skip to the next section if you want to use a command-line method.<\/p>\n<p>To start resetting Settings, open your Start menu and search for \u201cSettings.\u201d Right-click the app in the results and select \u201cApp settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/app-settings-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"App settings option for the Settings app\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings window, scroll down to the Reset section and click \u201cReset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reset-settings-app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Reset button for the Settings app\" width=\"650\" height=\"454\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get a prompt that says that your app\u2019s data will be deleted. Click \u201cReset\u201d in this prompt to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reset-settings-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Reset prompt for the Settings app\" width=\"650\" height=\"408\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Settings app is now reset. You can now launch it from the Start menu, or by pressing Windows+i.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_PowerShell\"><\/span>Reset the Settings App Using PowerShell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also run a command in Windows PowerShell to reset the Settings app. But to do this, you must run Windows 10 build 20175 or newer. (In other words, you need Windows 10 version 21H2 or later. At the time we published this article, this was a prerelease version of Windows 10 that was not yet released.)<\/p>\n<p>To check your build, press Windows+R, type \u201cwinver\u201d (without quotes) in the Run window, and press \u201cEnter.\u201d The second line in the About Windows window states your current build version.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/windows-version.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"About Windows window\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a supported build, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu, search for \u201cPowerShell,\u201d and click \u201cRun as Administrator\u201d on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/open-powershell-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PowerShell in Start menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"352\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cYes\u201d in the User Account Control prompt.<\/p>\n<p>Copy the command below and paste it into your PowerShell Window. Press \u201cEnter\u201d to run the command.<\/p>\n<pre>Get-AppxPackage *windows.immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reset-settings-powershell.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PowerShell window with the command to reset the Settings app\" width=\"650\" height=\"216\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_the_Settings_App_Using_Command_Prompt\"><\/span>Reset the Settings App Using Command Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also use the Command Prompt to reset the Settings app. However, you will need the same version of Windows 10 that you need to run the PowerShell command above.<\/p>\n<p>To start, access your \u201cStart\u201d menu, search for \u201cCommand Prompt,\u201d and click \u201cRun as administrator\u201d on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/open-command-prompt-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Command Prompt in Start menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"324\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cYes\u201d in the User Account Control prompt.<\/p>\n<p>Copy the command below and paste it into your Command Prompt window. Press \u201cEnter\u201d to execute the command.<\/p>\n<pre>PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command \"&amp; {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *immersivecontrolpanel*).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}\"<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reset-settings-command-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Command Prompt window showing the command to reset the Settings app\" width=\"650\" height=\"160\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all.<\/p>\n<p>If those methods don\u2019t fix your issue, it might be a good idea to reset your entire Windows 10 PC. This brings all your settings to their default states, potentially fixing many issues on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Factory Reset Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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