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Windows 10 Sync Settings Not Working: 4 Ways to Force Them
If your laptop is not syncing, adjust the diagnostic settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Having a Microsoft account and syncing your settings can be useful, but many reported that the sync settings feature is not working in Windows 10.
This isn’t the only issue with settings, and we already wrote about theSettings app not openingin the past. However, today we’re going to focus solely on syncing issues.
Why are sync settings not working on Windows 10?
How do I force Windows settings to sync?
Before we start fixing this issue, there are a few preliminary checks you can perform:
1. Change Feedback and Diagnostics settings
Changing Feedback and Diagnostics settings should solve the sync problem.
2. Sign in with a different Microsoft account
3. Run a SFC scan
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Go to Start > typecmd> right-click Command Prompt > selectRun asAdministrator
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Now type thesfc /scannow
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Wait for the scanning process to complete and then restart your computer. All corrupted files will be replaced on reboot.
If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then ourcan’t run Command Prompt as administratorguide should be able to help you.
4. Run a DISM scan
Sometimes this process can encounter issues, and we have a great guide on what to do ifDISM failson your PC, so be sure to check it out.
That should be all. We hope these solutions helped you to solve the sync settings not working issue on Windows 10.
In case you have more problems, check our guide on how totransfer Windows settings to a new computer.
If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, just reach for the comment section below.
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When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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