Windows 10 builds finally fix Settings app crashes

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Various issues inWindows 10builds are a common sight. That’s just how the system works, though: An issue occurs, users report it, andMicrosoftfixes the problem in one of the next builds.

Recently,Microsoftaddressed one of the annoying problems that have been bothering Windows Insiders for quite some time:Windows 10 build 15019finally fixed the problem which caused the Settingsapptocrasheach time users set up an option to look for anappin theStoreunder “Choose defaultapp“.

We fixed an issue where DefaultappsSettings wouldcrashof you clicked anappunder “Choose defaultapp” and selected the option to look for anappin theStore.

Microsoftlet us know about this fix in the Windows 10 build 15019 announcement post. However, the company didn’t precise what exactly was done. So, if you’re asking what caused this problem and howMicrosoftmanaged to resolve it, we couldn’t tell you. However, the important thing is that the issue doesn’t occur anymore.

All you need to do to fix this problem is install the latestWindows 10build by going toSettings>Updates & security, and checking for updates. Remember, you need to be on the Fast Ring of the Windows Insider program.

On the other hand, if the build didn’t solve the problem and thecrashstill occurs when you try to change a defaultappfor a certain operation, please let us know about it in the comments below.

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