It enables us to adjust the PCs display configurations, remove programs,change its looks, and more.

But like other Windows apps, it also sometimes faces issues in working.

For instance, it fails to open on the PC.

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Whereas at times, it doesnt let us pull up the Display prefs on our PC.

If thats the same with you, try all the fixes well share in this fixes guide.

So read ahead and know how to fix Display tweaks not working in Windows 11.

Restart Your PC

Why Is Display configs Not Working in Windows 11?

If your Windows 11 PCs Display tweaks arent working or opening, there could be several reasons for it.

In this section, well list out themost common reasonsfor it.

Display option

Restart the System

Restarting the computer sometimes resolves the issues with the system programs, like configs.

So, we suggest yourestart your Windows 11 PC or laptopand verify if this fixes the issue.

2.From the popup menu in theShut Down Windowsprompt, choose theRestartoption.

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3.Once done,press theEnter keyon your keyboard to cycle your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

Doing so will fix Display options not working, as it did for many users.

Doing so will remove all the apps data from the PC and, hopefully, also fix the issue.

Choose App Settings

So try the same and look to see if it works for you.

2.Right-click theSettings appin the search results underBest matchand chooseApp configs.

3.In theSettingswindow, move to theResetsection and click theResetbutton to reset it.

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4.Once done, click theRepairbutton in the same section to start repairing the options app.

5.ExitSettings, open it again, and chooseDisplayfrom the left to see if the issue is fixed.

This will definitely eliminate all the problems with it, so try the same.

Click Repair

2.Click theYesbutton in the User Action Control (UAC) window to open it with admin rights.

3.In theCommand Promptwindow, bang out thesfc /scannowcommand and hit theEnter key.

In this section, well shareother methodsto fire up the computers Display tweaks.

Select Run as Administrator

2.Lastly,chooseDisplay settingsfrom the search results to open Display controls on your PC.

1.To access Display prefs on your PC or laptop, right-punch an empty area on the desktop.

2.From the contextual menu, choose theDisplay settingsoption to jump into the Display parameters.

SFC Scan

2.In the Run dialog box, typems-parameters:displayand pressEnterto bring up the Display parameters.

In that case, we suggest youkill the explorer.exe processin Task Manager and then restart it.

3.Once done, open theWindows Explorer appand look to see if the Display controls are now opening.

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Running the DISM scan will repair the corrupted Windows image.

Re-register Windows Apps

Some users in the online forums mentioned thatre-registering the Windows appsfixed the issue for them.

Doing so will eliminate all the issues with the parameters app, which will fix this issue.

Choose Display Settings

Thus, to check whether its the same,run a malware scanon your Windows 11 PC.

2.In theVirus & threat protectionwindow, click theQuick scanbutton to start the virus scan.

3.Once done, wait for the virus scan to complete and display the results.

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If the virus scan finds any issues, follow the on-screen instructions to remove them from your Windows PC.

Check Group Policy controls

2.On the right pane, chooseProhibit access to Control Panel and PC settingsand double-click it.

3.In the new window, select theDisabledoption and then click theOKbutton to save the change.

Select Display settings

Also, it could be possible that Microsoft has released a new update to eliminate those issues.

2.Click theCheck for updatesbutton in theWindows Updatewindow to find new updates.

3.If the OS finds new Windows updates to install, tap the respective button to install them.

Open RUn

After installing the new updates, reboot your Windows 11 PC to see if the issue is fixed.

Perform Windows In-Place Upgrade

1.Launch theSettings appon your Windows PC and selectRecoveryfrom the right panel of it.

2.In theRecoverywindow, clickReinstall nownext toFix problems using Windows Update.

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3.In the end, press theOKbutton to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC to clear this jam.

2.In theRecoverywindow, click theGo backbutton next toGo backto proceed ahead.

3.Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to send your Windows 11 PC back to Windows 10.

Open Settings using CMD

Doing so will revert the computer back to the same state when the system restore point was created.

As a result, the Display prefs not working issue will be fixed on your PC.

2.In theCreate a restore pointwindow, underSystem restore, click theSystem Restore…button.

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3.Click theNext >button, and choose the restore point you want to restore your system to.

4.Once done, press theNext >button and then theFinishbutton to spin up the system restore.

Doing so will completely clean the PC along with this issue.

Choose End task

2.In theChoose an optionwindow, choose theRemove everythingoption to delete the data.

3.In theHow would you like to reinstall Windowswindow, chooseCloud downloadorLocal reinstall.

4.After selecting the above option, answer the coming questions to reset your Windows 11 PC.

Open File Explorer

FAQs

How Do I Fix Windows 11 Display prefs?

If your Windows 11 computers Display configs arent working properly, consider resetting the configs app.

In case this doesnt fix the issue, you should repair the options app on it.

run command prompt as administrator

Why I Cant Adjust Display Resolution in Windows 11?

If you cant change your computers display resolution, then its essential system files may have been corrupted.

Another reason could be bugs and glitches in your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

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Does Windows 11 Have Display Issues?

Yes, the new Windows 11 has many new issues.

For instance, the screen keeps flickering.

Select Virus

At the same time, sometimes, it doesnt let us change the systems screen resolution.

How Do I Fix My Display parameters Not Opening?

If your Display prefs arent working or opening, consider restarting your Windows 11 PC.

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How Do I Fix My Display prefs?

you could consider restarting your Windows 11 PC or laptop to resolve display options issues.

However, sometimes, it faces issues in working properly, especially while accessing the Display parameters.

Click on Windows Update

If yes, then let us know which one helped you fix Display parameters not working in Windows 11.

Click the Check For Updates Button

Download and Install Update

windows 11 recovery option

Click Reinstall now

Click the Go Back Button

Click the Go Back to Windows 10

Choose Create a Restore Point

system restore button

click next to begin system restore

finish the system restore

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click on remove everything

Option to local reinstall or cloud reinstall