Windows 11 comes with a feature known as Quick settings, which essentially allows the user to easily change frequently used settings without having to wade through menus or try to memorize complicated keyboard shortcuts. It was called Quick Actions in Windows 10. However, some users have complained that Quick Settings does not work for them. Whenever they click on the appropriate section of the taskbar, nothing happens
How to Fix Windows 11 Quick Settings Not Working
OK, so when it comes to using the panel, you shouldn’t have much of a problem. The same goes for fixing the problem you are currently facing. The information below will tell you everything you need to know.
- Since Windows 11 is a new operating system, make sure it is updated
- Change the Action Center setting to “Not Configured” using the Group Policy Editor
- Scan your computer with System File Checker
- Troubleshooting in Clean Boot State
- Use Cloud Reset option for Windows 11
- Report this issue using the Feedback Hub app
1]Since Windows 11 is a new operating system, make sure it is updated
The first thing you’ll want to do here is make sure Windows 11 is updated. This is important because the operating system is brand new, which means that Microsoft is actively releasing updates for known issues.
In order to update your Windows 11 operating system, please press Windows key + I to launch the Settings menu. From there, select Windows Update, then click Update to have the system check online for new updates.
If any of them are available, Windows 11 will download and install automatically. Now, depending on your update settings, the operating system may ask for your input before doing anything.
2]Change Action Center to “Not Configured”
Some users on the web reported that they fixed this problem by setting the action center to “Not configured” and it worked very well. To do this, you need to open the Course dialog box, then type gpedit.msc in the text box, and press the Enter key to open the Group Policy Editor.
After doing this, go to User setting > Administrative model. The next step is to select The start menu and taskbarmake sure you go directly to Delete notifications and action center and double click above.
In the new window that appears, you must click on Authorized if it has not been selected before. Finally, hit To apply > Okayand from there check if the error is still affecting your computer.
3]Scan your computer with System File Checker
Chances are there are underlying issues with your version of Windows 11, so with that in mind, we suggest performing a SFC scan.
We can do this by opening the Command Prompt as an administrator, and from there, type the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow
Wait for the scan to complete and it will indicate if there are any issues with the operating system. If there are, the system will automatically try to fix things.
4]Perform a clean boot of Windows 11 and troubleshoot
Chances are you need to perform a clean boot of Windows 11 to solve this problem once and for all, or maybe just temporarily.
When you start the computer in clean boot, the computer starts using a pre-selected minimum set of drivers and startup programs, and because the computer starts with a minimum set of drivers, some programs may not work as expected.
To learn how to perform a clean boot and manually fix the issue, we recommend reading how to fix issues in clean boot state.
5]Use cloud reset option
Use the Cloud Reset option for Windows 11 to repair your operating system.
6]Report this issue using the Feedback Hub app
If you wish, you can report the problem. Open the feedback hub and report this issue to Microsoft.
What can we do with the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11?
If you want to change the volume or brightness, the Quick Settings panel located on the taskbar is one of the best ways to get the job done. It is also possible to switch between Wi-Fi networks from here, as well as activate airplane mode, night light, among others.
Read: How to Add, Remove or Reset Quick Settings in Windows 11.
Using Windows 11 Quick Settings on tablets
From our point of view, if you have a regular laptop, the quick settings won’t be very useful. Usually laptops have physical buttons to change volume and brightness, which we do on a regular basis. Yes, you can use quick settings to switch to another Wi-Fi network, but how often does that happen? That said, a tablet would be the perfect product to get the most out of Quick Settings. The design alone tells us that Microsoft created this section with touch controls in mind.
Read: How to customize Windows 11 Quick Settings.
