Fix Something Went Wrong Try to Reopen Settings Later in Windows Update Error Windows 11/10 NEW 2024
2How to Fix "Something Went Wrong, Try to Reopen Settings Later" Error in Windows 11 & Windows 10 | Step-by-Step Guide
Are you encountering the "Something went wrong, try to reopen settings later" error in Windows 11 or Windows 10? This video will show you how to resolve this frustrating issue with simple, step-by-step instructions. Whether it's a system glitch, corrupted files, or background services causing the problem, we'll guide you through multiple methods to get your Settings app working again.
Link for Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
Link for Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
In this video, you'll learn:
Common causes of the "Something went wrong" error in Windows Settings.
How to reset or repair the Settings app.
How to run system file checkers like SFC and DISM to fix corrupted files.
How to troubleshoot using Safe Mode if needed.
Tips to ensure the error doesn't return in the future.
Reset or Repair the Settings App:
Press Win + I to open the Settings app, or if it doesn't open, go to Settings - Apps - Installed apps. Find the Settings app and click Advanced options. From there, choose to Repair or Reset the app. Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Run SFC and DISM Commands:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to scan for corrupted files. Once completed, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair system files and check if this resolves the Settings issue.
Use Safe Mode for Further Troubleshooting:
Boot your system into Safe Mode by pressing Shift + Restart from the Start menu. Once in Safe Mode, check if the Settings app works. If it does, it could be a third-party app causing the issue, which can be removed or disabled in Safe Mode.
Re-register Settings App Using PowerShell:
If the issue persists, open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:
Get-AppxPackage windows.immersivecontrolpanel | Reset-AppxPackage. This will re-register the Settings app and may fix the problem.
Final Tips:
Ensure Windows is up to date by going to Settings - Windows Update. Also, check for any third-party software that may interfere with system files and consider running a virus scan for potential malware.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Solution #1
01:37 Solution #2
03:25 Outro