
In the Process tab, right-click on the explorer.exe process and select End Process.Ĭlick the End process button when asked for confirmation.įrom the File menu of Task Manager, select New Task (Run…) Launch Task Manager using the CTRL+ SHIFT+ ESC key sequence, or by running taskmgr.exe. Long Version (there are other ways as well):Ĭlose all Explorer windows that are currently open. Short version: Stop all explorer.exe instances, delete the user's hidden IconCache.db file, and restart Explorer. If the Personalized Settings (Not Responding) issue still persists, continue with Fix 5.The following way has worked since Vista It requires an Explorer restart, but no reboot.


T hen click Airplane mode whether it’s On or Off to switch the network connection. In the bottom right of your screen, click the airplane mode icon.Hopefully your desktop comes up normally this time.In the bottom right of your screen, click the Power button.On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Alt and Del keys at the same time.You may not have to try all these fixes just work your way down the list until the problem is resolved. The screenshots below are from Windows 10, but the fixes work in Windows 8.1 and 7 as well. So read on and check them out… 6 Fixes for Personalized Settings (Not Responding)

Many users have reported the same. But luckily they’ve solved this woe with the fixes below. If you’re greeted with a dark screen with this Personalized Settings (Not Responding) box in the upper left after Windows Update, don’t panic.
