
This is the easiest way to launch the Settings app in Windows 10. Tip: If you are on Windows 11, refer to our 11 ways to open Settings in Windows 11. NOTE: If the Settings app fails to open or closes automatically soon after launching it, refer to our fix to Settings app not opening in Windows 10 guide.


Although the Settings app icon is pinned to the left of the Start menu or screen by default for quick access, the following are some of the lesser-known ways to open the Settings app in Windows 10.
