How to Reset the Settings App in Windows 10 Apr 28, 2021, 10:24 am EDT | 2 min read Like other apps, the Settings app can also sometimes malfunction. If this happens, resetting the app to the default settings may fix the problems you’re experiencing. There are a few quick ways to do it. When You Should Reset the Settings App You should reset the Settings app if it crashes too often or refuses to open, or if some functions in the app don’t work. Like with resetting any other app, when you reset the Settings app, it removes a variety of settings and brings them back to their default values. This can fix bugs and other problems that are caused by your custom settings.