You may want to choose a different Windows 11 theme, screen color, fonts, or lock screen to personalize your Windows appearance, however, this error can be annoying.

Why does Windows 11 Personalize not work?

If you are trying to access the Personalized Settings on your PC to change icons, themes, etc., but are unable to, there could be quite a few reasons for this issue:

Windows Explorer fails to start – When Windows Explorer continues to run in the background but cannot be opened normally. System files – Most often, a Windows error may arise due to corrupted system files. Faulty Windows update – Chances are that the recent Windows update came with bugs that may be causing the issue. File Explorer did not start correctly – Sometimes, the File Explorer may crash, leading to the personalized settings not responding issue. Outdated graphics drivers – You may not be able to access the personalized settings due to the graphics drivers that have not been updated, so it’s time to take action.

Fortunately, we have some solutions that will have you get rid of the personalized settings not responding black screen issue and help you continue making the changes.

How do I fix personalized settings not responding?

Try the preliminary checks below to see if they help fix the issue:

Reboot your PC. Disconnect your devices. Try to disable the network connection before rebooting or shutting down after an update. Switch the network connection. Reset the GPU. Try using your password instead of your PIN. Uninstall previous Windows updates.

If the above steps fail, you can proceed with the main troubleshooting methods below.

1. Restart the Windows Explorer

2. Update the graphics driver

Alternatively, you can also install the drivers manually by following three quick methods in this post. Now, close Device Manager, restart your PC, and check if you still encounter the personalized settings not responding issue. To make sure that your driver updates are safely we recommend using DriverFix, a specialized tool that finds and automatically keeps all outdated drivers up to date.

3. Repair system files using the SFC command

Once you see the success message, close Command Prompt, reboot your PC, and check if you can access the Personalized Settings now. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. SPONSORED

4. Delete an installed update in the registry editor

This will help you uninstall the last update. Restart your PC and check if you still encounter the error while trying to access Personalized Settings. Alternatively, you can also uninstall the previous Windows update on Windows 11 using Advanced Startup.

5. Open File Explorer using Task Manager

This will open File Explorer instantly. Once done, check if you can access Personalized settings or if it’s still not responding.

How do I reset my Personalization on Windows 11?

To reset all your Personalization settings to default, you can follow the below instructions:

How long does it take to set up personalized settings for Microsoft Edge?

Given the plethora of customizations available in Microsoft Edge, it may take anywhere between 5-20 minutes to get the personalized settings set up. But for those intending to modify only a few personalized settings, say, change the Edge theme or reconfigure specific actions, it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. If you see a black screen and a popup window with the error, refer to our detailed post on troubleshooting the Windows 11 black screen issue. However, if none of the above methods work, use a restore point you created earlier on Windows 11. For any other queries related to personalized settings, leave a message in the comments box below.

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