File created for the Windows 8.1 operating system; contains setting content for Windows functions, such as how updates are installed or what default apps should be used to open particular file types; contained content is written in XML language.

You can create a shortcut to the SETTINGCONTENT-MS file, which makes it easier to customize your settings: Right-click an empty space on your desktop and select New → Shortcut. Copy and paste the following text into the item location area bar and click Next: %windir%\explorer.exe %localappdata%\Packages\windows.immersivecontrolpanel_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Indexed\Settings\en-US\AAA_SystemSettings_Update_ChangeSettings.settingcontent-ms Name your shortcut "Windows Update Settings" and click Finish. NOTE: For the text in step 2, if you're using a different language than English you'll have to change en-US in the text. Also, this text is for a shortcut to Windows Update settings, consult the "Common Filenames" section below for other SETTINGCONTENT-MS files.