Settings menu won't open unless going thru Sound Settings or Network or Internet Settings


James Moore

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OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home 24H2 OS build 26100.3037. Other problems that showed up at the same time , freezing web pages (have to minimize then restore) problem shows up numerous times, Thunderbird will not download or send msgs unless restart is done. Have run several virus and malware scans using Norton and Malware Bytes. Ran the DISM to repair and System file checker several times. Also Restored Windows using Media tool and Windows restore to fix corrupted files. Both tries replaced Windows but still no fixes. Also used CCleaner to ck the registry.
Any help appreciated, thanks
Jim Moore
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Idea Pad
    CPU
    12 Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700H
    Motherboard
    LNVNB161216
    Memory
    32 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    built into motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) Arc(TM) A370M Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600 32 bit - 120 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD 1Terabyte NTFS
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    HID Keyboard Device
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
    Internet Speed
    varies 5 to 50 MB T-Mobil Home Internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
What mods do you have on your system?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
No mods? Computer is a Lenovo Ideapad, the info under My Computer is correct as far as I know.
The Number 2 thread looks like it's for a different person/computer. I'm new to forums and not sure I should be liking No.2 thread, but definitely would appreciate any help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Idea Pad
    CPU
    12 Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700H
    Motherboard
    LNVNB161216
    Memory
    32 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    built into motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) Arc(TM) A370M Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600 32 bit - 120 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD 1Terabyte NTFS
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    HID Keyboard Device
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
    Internet Speed
    varies 5 to 50 MB T-Mobil Home Internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
Thanks. Could I see a picture (winkey+shift+s) of what you get when you right mouse click on the windows start icon (lower left of taskbar).
Also could I please see a picture of what you get when you right click on an open space of the taskbar and then choose Properties. Thank you.

I assume you are on the latest BIOS and chipset drivers?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
Sorry to be so uninformed, I realize I am taking a screenshot, but how do I post it in the reply? Also the right click on Taskbar test brought up the settings menu, but as soon as I clicked Home it disappeared . Thanks for helping.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Idea Pad
    CPU
    12 Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700H
    Motherboard
    LNVNB161216
    Memory
    32 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    built into motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) Arc(TM) A370M Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600 32 bit - 120 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD 1Terabyte NTFS
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    HID Keyboard Device
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
    Internet Speed
    varies 5 to 50 MB T-Mobil Home Internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
not a prob. when you post, there is an Attach files button below left from where you are typing your reply. If more questions, don't hesitate to ask!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
"HOME" on the taskbar?Screenshot 2025-02-06 150918.webpScreenshot 2025-02-06 151049.webp
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
I have a high opinion of the Lenovo laptops - went through 4 of them (slowly) Still have a Thinkpad P15s as spare.
BTW - the second computer is for you, if you have a second computer even if you are not actively using it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
I'm going to be gone for a few hours. Hopefully someone else will jump in, else see you in a bit!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    win 11Pro, 24H2 current-1mo, WuMgr, StartAllBack, Terabyte Image for Win, Revo Uninstaller Pro Port
    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
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    220Mbs Starry I226-V
    Browser
    Firefox current, Tab center Reborn, etc etc etc.
    Antivirus
    BitDefender AV Free
    Other Info
    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!!!, and now, finally, 11.
  • 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
Welcome to the forum.

James, I suspect your user account is corrupted and the problem is not windows OS at all. You can prove this to keep from chasing your tail in the wrong direction.
Enable hidden administrator account from command prompt to use for testing
1. Open command prompt as administrator and type net user administrator /active:yes (note the space)
2. Restart. You will now see 2 users on your login screen. Sign in with the new administrator account.

If you do NOT have these issues using this administrator account, that proves your user account is corrupted. Report back what you find and I can give further instructions.
Note:the hidden administrator account is not meant to be used as daily account. It will need to be disabled after testing is complete.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
Will try the Administrator procedure ,
Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Idea Pad
    CPU
    12 Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700H
    Motherboard
    LNVNB161216
    Memory
    32 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    built into motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Intel(R) Arc(TM) A370M Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600 32 bit - 120 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD 1Terabyte NTFS
    PSU
    ?
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    HID Keyboard Device
    Mouse
    Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse
    Internet Speed
    varies 5 to 50 MB T-Mobil Home Internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton

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