How to fix
Computer Management not opening
on Windows

Hello. I wanted to open Computer Management on Windows but it is not responding. What should I do?

Computer Management is a built-in administrative tool in the Windows operating system, providing users with a centralized platform for managing various aspects of their computer. Among other administrative duties, this program is necessary for partitioning drives, controlling device drivers, managing system services, and setting up user accounts. Computer Management may, however, run into problems that prevent it from opening and working properly, just like any other piece of software. System files that are corrupted or missing are among the most common causes of users' problems accessing Computer Management.

The inability of Computer Management to function properly can interfere with a user's ability to effectively maintain and control their computer. This problem has a huge potential impact. Critical administrative tasks like creating or altering partitions, resolving hardware conflicts, or keeping track of system performance may become impossible for users to complete. When you need to do time-sensitive tasks, like fixing a system fault or setting up user credentials, this can be very annoying.

System performance and stability can also be impacted by missing or corrupt system files. Error warnings, system failures, or even the inability to install or update necessary software could result from it. Sometimes, not being able to access Computer Management can make it more difficult to troubleshoot and solve other computer-related issues, which can be quite annoying for users.

Users usually need to take action to update or restore corrupted or missing system files in order to resolve this issue. Using the built-in System File Checker (SFC) tool in Windows to scan and fix corrupted system files or launching the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) to improve the condition of the system image are common methods. Users should also think about doing a Windows Update to make sure their system files are current.

Users may need to think about using System Restore to return the system to a previous state in more complicated settings. Prior to trying these options, make sure all necessary data backups are set up. There are 4 steps in this guide that should help you resolve the issue of Computer Management not opening.

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Solution 1. Fix Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Use the following command and press Enter:
  sfc /scannow

• Reboot your system
• If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Solution 2. Update Drivers

Outdated drivers could be the cause of this issue. In this case, you can fix it automatically by using [rev id="DriverFix"], which will scan your PC for missing and out-of-date device drivers. Or you can update them manually:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security.
• Click on Windows Update.
• Click the Check for updates button.
• Click the View optional updates option.
• Click the Driver updates tab.
• Select the driver you want to update.
• Click the Download and install button.

If the View optional updates link is not available after checking for updates, then Windows Update does not have any new drivers or any updates for other products at that particular time.

Solution 3. Check Account Permissions

• Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
• Select Account from the left pane.
• On the right side of the window, scroll down and click on Family & other users.
• Expand the dropdown for your current account.
• Click on the Change account type button.

• In the Account type dropdown, choose Administrator.
• Click OK.

Solution 4. Use System Restore

System Restore is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to revert their computer's state to a previous point in time. This can be helpful if you have made changes to your system that are causing problems.

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run box.
• Type SystemPropertiesProtection and press Enter.
• Go to the System Protection tab.

• You will see the System Restore… button. Click it to run System Restore.
• Follow the prompts until you can select a restore point.
• Select the one you want (ideally before the issue started occurring) and go ahead with the process.