Settings app not showing in System Components


Sualk

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Hi All,
here is something out of curiosity and not an urgent cry for help.
Why can I right click on my Settings icon and go into the settings of "Settings app - in system components ... but ...
when I open "settings" normally and go system > system components .. there are 4 components (e.g. Get Help, Store, etc.) but NOT an option for entering the settings of system components. ??? ... nor is the Settings" app listed there, as the other 4 are.
The reason I encountered this is that I always see a spinning blue circle when opening "Settings" app for a few seconds (not on my other machine)
and I wanted to fix it.
So, from right-click on Settings icon I can enter the system components settings and chose "Repair", etc.
But why is there no settings option when entering the exact same location - system components - ??

Thanks
 
Windows Build/Version
Win11 Pro, 24H2 - 26100.3476

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS (LGA1200)
    Memory
    16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1066MHz (15-15-15-36
    Graphics Card(s)
    2047MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio - Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus Pro Art PA 246 / Asus VB 195
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-9YN164 (SATA )
    238GB Samsung SSD 850 PRO 256GB (SATA (SSD)
    232GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
    Case
    Corsair
    Internet Speed
    10 / 1
    Browser
    Edge
PS: I meant white spinning circle before it loads fully (no option to edit previous)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS (LGA1200)
    Memory
    16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1066MHz (15-15-15-36
    Graphics Card(s)
    2047MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio - Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus Pro Art PA 246 / Asus VB 195
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-9YN164 (SATA )
    238GB Samsung SSD 850 PRO 256GB (SATA (SSD)
    232GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
    Case
    Corsair
    Internet Speed
    10 / 1
    Browser
    Edge
You can first start with running the Windows Troubleshooter

You can also run a Clean Boot. If this works, you can keep it this way. If you want to find out what is causing it, add one or more Service and or Startup item until the behavior returns, then you will know the culprit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 77000 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two 27" Dell 4K monitors
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVME SSD, 500 GB; Two 2TB Mechanical HDD's
    PSU
    850w PSU
    Case
    Cyberpower PC
    Cooling
    Water cooled
    Keyboard
    Backlit Cyberpower gamiong keyboard
    Mouse
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GB mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
Or, if your system is in a language other than English, try switching Windows display language to English (Settings > Language).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
assuming you created that settings icon by selecting settings in start Menu and then pinning it. Mine is the same action in either.
Probably unpin it and then pin it again. Probably changed in an update.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro 24H2 current
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    I9-13900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E Gam wifi-6E, latest AMI BIOS 2801
    Memory
    G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB Kit DDR5 6000. 6000.
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX™ 3060 Ti VISION OC 8G (rev. 2.0)
    Sound Card
    "Realtek USB Audio", ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080, Bose Computer Music Monitor/ Desktop Computer Speakers
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S3221QS
    Screen Resolution
    4K but I usually display at 1K
    Hard Drives
    Sam 980 Pro 1T M.2, 990Pro, WD 570, others(all NVMe)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750e fully modular
    Case
    CoolerMaster TD500 mesh white case
    Cooling
    CPU:Thermalright aio A-E-360 V4 TOP(Thermalright anti-bend plate), CASE:3 front fans IN, 1 back fan OUT.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K55 Core RGB
    Mouse
    Corsair Harpoon RGB wireless
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Portable.
    Time Spy Extreme 6239, VRMark Orange Room 16430, etc.
    Been doing computers since '62(IBM 7070/4(just missed their 650!!!). Managed a bunch of 360's. My first PC I think was one of the RS puters (I tried them all), a commodore, an IBM PC w DOS 3.11, and others mainly DIY (COMPUTER SHOPPER!!!) w 95, 98, xp, vista, me, 7!!!, 8, 10!!!, 11.
    I use Wondershare Filmora Basic to process my vlogs. Pocket 2
  • Operating System
    win 10, Mint
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo P15s
    CPU
    i7-10510U 1.8-4.9GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel SoC
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia Quadro P520 2GB DDR5 supports 4K external via HDMI or USB-C
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC3287 HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    1K
    Hard Drives
    NVMe various
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