Solved PC Settings won't stay open

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Here is what happened to me in the past couple of days. I was using the latest beta drivers for my GTX 560 and apparently Windows 8 downloaded and installed either a previous driver or a corrupt driver and automatically installed it. So the next day I do my typical daily reboot and I get nothing but a black screen with no response at the part where I sign in.

So after researching on my phone, I kind of came to the conclusion that I described above. I downloaded Windows 8 today (since I did a digital upgrade from Windows 7) just to put it on a flash drive so I can refresh my PC. After refreshing my PC, I was glad to see the lock screen, sign-in screen, etc.

I have tried SFC /scannow, messing around with boot up services, and running apps.diagcab. Nothing is working! NVIDIA update components refuses to install as well and I'm sure other things aren't working properly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
You can try installing nvidia drivers from safe mode. And about the PC settings not opening, does it show the blue screen and the it closes or it just wont do anything? If it shows the blue screen and then closes try doing a clean boot only leave Microsoft stuff running from startup and reboot like that. If it works, start enabling programs one by one. I had this problem and it helped me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Athlon II x4 2.92 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte 77OTA-UD3
    Memory
    6GB Kingston HyperX DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD5670 1GB GDDR5
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 920NW
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1TB
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa
    Mouse
    Razer Abyssus
    Internet Speed
    12Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! Internet Security
Here is what happened to me in the past couple of days. I was using the latest beta drivers for my GTX 560 and apparently Windows 8 downloaded and installed either a previous driver or a corrupt driver and automatically installed it. So the next day I do my typical daily reboot and I get nothing but a black screen with no response at the part where I sign in.

So after researching on my phone, I kind of came to the conclusion that I described above. I downloaded Windows 8 today (since I did a digital upgrade from Windows 7) just to put it on a flash drive so I can refresh my PC. After refreshing my PC, I was glad to see the lock screen, sign-in screen, etc.

I have tried SFC /scannow, messing around with boot up services, and running apps.diagcab. Nothing is working! NVIDIA update components refuses to install as well and I'm sure other things aren't working properly.
Have you seen these NVIDIA instructions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
You can try installing nvidia drivers from safe mode. And about the PC settings not opening, does it show the blue screen and the it closes or it just wont do anything? If it shows the blue screen and then closes try doing a clean boot only leave Microsoft stuff running from startup and reboot like that. If it works, start enabling programs one by one. I had this problem and it helped me.

It shows the blue screen for about 1 second and then goes immediately to the start screen. I performed a clean boot and it still acts the same. Another thing I just noted I can't do. I can't open any type of pictures because I lack the permission to access the file location. I can't change my Windows theme or background and I'm sure there is other stuff. I don't understand, my user account is the ONLY account and it's administrator...

All this because of a ****ing PC refresh, awesome Microsoft...awesome.

Here is what happened to me in the past couple of days. I was using the latest beta drivers for my GTX 560 and apparently Windows 8 downloaded and installed either a previous driver or a corrupt driver and automatically installed it. So the next day I do my typical daily reboot and I get nothing but a black screen with no response at the part where I sign in.

So after researching on my phone, I kind of came to the conclusion that I described above. I downloaded Windows 8 today (since I did a digital upgrade from Windows 7) just to put it on a flash drive so I can refresh my PC. After refreshing my PC, I was glad to see the lock screen, sign-in screen, etc.

I have tried SFC /scannow, messing around with boot up services, and running apps.diagcab. Nothing is working! NVIDIA update components refuses to install as well and I'm sure other things aren't working properly.
Have you seen these NVIDIA instructions?

Yea I don't see how that article helps my situation at all.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
You can try installing nvidia drivers from safe mode. And about the PC settings not opening, does it show the blue screen and the it closes or it just wont do anything? If it shows the blue screen and then closes try doing a clean boot only leave Microsoft stuff running from startup and reboot like that. If it works, start enabling programs one by one. I had this problem and it helped me.

It shows the blue screen for about 1 second and then goes immediately to the start screen. I performed a clean boot and it still acts the same. Another thing I just noted I can't do. I can't open any type of pictures because I lack the permission to access the file location. I can't change my Windows theme or background and I'm sure there is other stuff. I don't understand, my user account is the ONLY account and it's administrator...

All this because of a ****ing PC refresh, awesome Microsoft...awesome.

Here is what happened to me in the past couple of days. I was using the latest beta drivers for my GTX 560 and apparently Windows 8 downloaded and installed either a previous driver or a corrupt driver and automatically installed it. So the next day I do my typical daily reboot and I get nothing but a black screen with no response at the part where I sign in.

So after researching on my phone, I kind of came to the conclusion that I described above. I downloaded Windows 8 today (since I did a digital upgrade from Windows 7) just to put it on a flash drive so I can refresh my PC. After refreshing my PC, I was glad to see the lock screen, sign-in screen, etc.

I have tried SFC /scannow, messing around with boot up services, and running apps.diagcab. Nothing is working! NVIDIA update components refuses to install as well and I'm sure other things aren't working properly.
Have you seen these NVIDIA instructions?

Yea I don't see how that article helps my situation at all.
You might want to look at it for future use, including the very near future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
Alright well, how I can go about refreshing again or reinstalling completely without having to botch the start-up process or access PC Settings?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
As it stands, it seems after trying EVERYTHING I can to fix this...refreshing or a full re-install is the only way to fix this. I personally went with a full re-install. Thanks to Brink for that SHIFT+Restart method in the post he linked me.

Seems like this is the only way to fix the issue until Microsoft releases something through Windows update. I also recommend that you turn off Windows automatic update installation to prevent a similar issue from occurring. I have it set to automatically download but to let me choose what to install.

Hope this helps someone else with the problem as I read a bunch of un-resolved cases with a Google search.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Yep, I don't even let MS download updates. I have to be very sure an update is something I need before I do it. Even then I err on the side of not installing them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
As it stands, it seems after trying EVERYTHING I can to fix this...refreshing or a full re-install is the only way to fix this. I personally went with a full re-install. Thanks to Brink for that SHIFT+Restart method in the post he linked me.

Seems like this is the only way to fix the issue until Microsoft releases something through Windows update. I also recommend that you turn off Windows automatic update installation to prevent a similar issue from occurring. I have it set to automatically download but to let me choose what to install.

Hope this helps someone else with the problem as I read a bunch of un-resolved cases with a Google search.

Great news. Sorry it took a reinstall to fix it.

I've been noticing more and more that people that have upgraded to Windows 8 instead of doing a clean install of Windows 8 are usually the ones that having these type of issues. My guess is something incompatible from the previous installation carried over into Windows 8, and is just not playing well together.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
As it stands, it seems after trying EVERYTHING I can to fix this...refreshing or a full re-install is the only way to fix this. I personally went with a full re-install. Thanks to Brink for that SHIFT+Restart method in the post he linked me.

Seems like this is the only way to fix the issue until Microsoft releases something through Windows update. I also recommend that you turn off Windows automatic update installation to prevent a similar issue from occurring. I have it set to automatically download but to let me choose what to install.

Hope this helps someone else with the problem as I read a bunch of un-resolved cases with a Google search.

Great news. Sorry it took a reinstall to fix it.

I've been noticing more and more that people that have upgraded to Windows 8 instead of doing a clean install of Windows 8 are usually the ones that having these type of issues. My guess is something incompatible from the previous installation carried over into Windows 8, and is just not playing well together.

That's ok and I had the same exact thought earlier today because I had Windows 7 Home Premium before switching.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
    Motherboard
    BIOSTAR TPower I55
    Memory
    6 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB 256-bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Razer Megalodon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ XL2420T
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@120Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
    PSU
    Corsair GS700
    Case
    COOLER MASTER HAF Series
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder 3.5G
    Internet Speed
    D: ~30 Mbps U: ~2 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Alright well, how I can go about refreshing again or reinstalling completely without having to botch the start-up process or access PC Settings?
You said: "I was using the latest beta drivers for my GTX 560 and apparently Windows 8 downloaded and installed either a previous driver or a corrupt driver and automatically installed it. So the next day I do my typical daily reboot and I get nothing but a black screen with no response at the part where I sign in."

So, if I understand your question correctly, then you don't want to let Windows update automatically. And, you become very selective in what updates you choose to install.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...-automatic-updating-turn-off-windows-8-a.html
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
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