Workaround for 15031 Non-responsive Action Center

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  1. brummyfan
    Posts : 1,264
    Windows 10 (19045.3154)
       New #21

    f14tomcat said:
    If you have experienced the Action Center acting weird, the tiles going nowhere, All Settings not working, Night light not working....and crashing settings with clicking Devices I have found what looks like a quick and easy workaround.

    I noticed every time I clicked Action Center in the taskbar, this error was logged.

    Code:
    Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          2/9/2017 6:49:31 PM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-BRKF83D
Description:
Faulting application name: SystemSettingsBroker.exe, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0xdb537eff
Faulting module name: DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0x58969f5b
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x00000000000052b0
Faulting process id: 0x2754
Faulting application start time: 0x01d2832f2865dec3
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll
Report Id: 816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf
Faulting package full name: 
Faulting package-relative application ID: 
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Application Error" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>100</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2017-02-09T23:49:31.620066900Z" />
    <EventRecordID>722</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>Application</Channel>
    <Computer>DESKTOP-BRKF83D</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>db537eff</Data>
    <Data>DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>58969f5b</Data>
    <Data>c0000409</Data>
    <Data>00000000000052b0</Data>
    <Data>2754</Data>
    <Data>01d2832f2865dec3</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          2/9/2017 6:49:31 PM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-BRKF83D
Description:
Faulting application name: SystemSettingsBroker.exe, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0xdb537eff
Faulting module name: DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0x58969f5b
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x00000000000052b0
Faulting process id: 0x2754
Faulting application start time: 0x01d2832f2865dec3
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll
Report Id: 816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf
Faulting package full name: 
Faulting package-relative application ID: 
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Application Error" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>100</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2017-02-09T23:49:31.620066900Z" />
    <EventRecordID>722</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>Application</Channel>
    <Computer>DESKTOP-BRKF83D</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>db537eff</Data>
    <Data>DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>58969f5b</Data>
    <Data>c0000409</Data>
    <Data>00000000000052b0</Data>
    <Data>2754</Data>
    <Data>01d2832f2865dec3</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
  </EventData>
</Event></Data>
    <Data>816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>


    I took ownership of the .dll, C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll , renamed it to C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel_old.dll

    Then I got a copy of the same .dll from a 15025 build, copied it into C:\Windows\System32.

    Without re-booting, I checked clicking on Action Center. ALL tiles worked correctly, including Night Light. All settings took me to the Settings Applet. And Devices did NOT crash!

    I re-booted and the setting stayed. SFC /scannow will, of course, undo this and put it right back.

    This is the 15025 .dll - x64 Pro

    Attachment 120546

    I've noticed no ill effects. Just wanted to pass this along if you care to try.

    TC
    Thank you TC
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  3. f14tomcat
    Posts : 56,830
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
    Thread Starter
       New #22

    brummyfan said:
    Thank you TC
    You're welcome! :)
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  4. cbwilsha
    Posts : 289
    Windows 10 Home
       New #23

    f14tomcat said:
    If you have experienced the Action Center acting weird, the tiles going nowhere, All Settings not working, Night light not working....and crashing settings with clicking Devices I have found what looks like a quick and easy workaround.

    I noticed every time I clicked Action Center in the taskbar, this error was logged.

    Code:
    Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          2/9/2017 6:49:31 PM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-BRKF83D
Description:
Faulting application name: SystemSettingsBroker.exe, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0xdb537eff
Faulting module name: DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0x58969f5b
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x00000000000052b0
Faulting process id: 0x2754
Faulting application start time: 0x01d2832f2865dec3
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll
Report Id: 816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf
Faulting package full name: 
Faulting package-relative application ID: 
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Application Error" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>100</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2017-02-09T23:49:31.620066900Z" />
    <EventRecordID>722</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>Application</Channel>
    <Computer>DESKTOP-BRKF83D</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>db537eff</Data>
    <Data>DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>58969f5b</Data>
    <Data>c0000409</Data>
    <Data>00000000000052b0</Data>
    <Data>2754</Data>
    <Data>01d2832f2865dec3</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date:          2/9/2017 6:49:31 PM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      DESKTOP-BRKF83D
Description:
Faulting application name: SystemSettingsBroker.exe, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0xdb537eff
Faulting module name: DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll, version: 10.0.15031.0, time stamp: 0x58969f5b
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x00000000000052b0
Faulting process id: 0x2754
Faulting application start time: 0x01d2832f2865dec3
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll
Report Id: 816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf
Faulting package full name: 
Faulting package-relative application ID: 
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Application Error" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>100</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2017-02-09T23:49:31.620066900Z" />
    <EventRecordID>722</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>Application</Channel>
    <Computer>DESKTOP-BRKF83D</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>db537eff</Data>
    <Data>DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>10.0.15031.0</Data>
    <Data>58969f5b</Data>
    <Data>c0000409</Data>
    <Data>00000000000052b0</Data>
    <Data>2754</Data>
    <Data>01d2832f2865dec3</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\SystemSettingsBroker.exe</Data>
    <Data>C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll</Data>
    <Data>816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
  </EventData>
</Event></Data>
    <Data>816c09b4-4365-41a5-b2a9-0857806be9bf</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>


    I took ownership of the .dll, C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll , renamed it to C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel_old.dll

    Then I got a copy of the same .dll from a 15025 build, copied it into C:\Windows\System32.

    Without re-booting, I checked clicking on Action Center. ALL tiles worked correctly, including Night Light. All settings took me to the Settings Applet. And Devices did NOT crash!

    I re-booted and the setting stayed. SFC /scannow will, of course, undo this and put it right back.

    This is the 15025 .dll - x64 Pro

    Attachment 120546

    I've noticed no ill effects. Just wanted to pass this along if you care to try.

    TC
    I wanted to try this but I do not have that .dll in my 15031 installation.

    C.B.
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  6. CountMike
    Posts : 19,518
    W11+W11 Developer Insider + Linux
       New #24

    cbwilsha said:
    I wanted to try this but I do not have that .dll in my 15031 installation.

    C.B.
    Might be hidden.
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  7. f14tomcat
    Posts : 56,830
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
    Thread Starter
       New #25

    cbwilsha said:
    I wanted to try this but I do not have that .dll in my 15031 installation.

    C.B.
    CountMike said:
    Might be hidden.
    Even with Show Hidden Files un-selected in Folder Options, I get this. Shows the one I renamed and the one I copied.

    Make sure you are looking here: "C:\Windows\System32\DeviceFlows.DataModel.dll"

    Workaround for 15031 Non-responsive Action Center-2017-02-10_10h45_56.png
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  8. cbwilsha
    Posts : 289
    Windows 10 Home
       New #26

    I found the file but can't figure out how to "Take Ownership"!
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  9. f14tomcat
    Posts : 56,830
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
    Thread Starter
       New #27

    cbwilsha said:
    I found the file but can't figure out how to "Take Ownership"!
    Real simple. Just follow Shawn's tutorial. Real easy.

    Take Ownership - Add to Context Menu in Windows 10
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  10. cbwilsha
    Posts : 289
    Windows 10 Home
       New #28

    Thank you very much. It did fix my Action Center apparently but Devices still reverts back to Desktop rather than opening.

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  12. f14tomcat
    Posts : 56,830
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
    Thread Starter
       New #29

    cbwilsha said:
    Thank you very much. It did fix my Action Center apparently but Devices still reverts back to Desktop rather than opening.

    C.B.
    Odd. Did you restart? And the .dll I posted is for 64-bit only.
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  13. cbwilsha
    Posts : 289
    Windows 10 Home
       New #30

    My system is Pro 64bit. I didn't restart. Will do that now and report back. Incidentally, Action Center reverted to its old broken self a minute ago but maybe trhe restart will remedy that also.
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