diff --git a/src-tauri/src/commands/windows.rs b/src-tauri/src/commands/windows.rs
index 36934a5..b89d4b3 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/commands/windows.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/commands/windows.rs
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ fn resolve_settings_route(section: Option<&str>) -> &'static str {
         Some("skills") => "settings/skills",
         Some("shortcuts") => "settings/shortcuts",
         Some("system") => "settings/system",
-        _ => "settings/system",
+        _ => "settings/appearance",
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src-tauri/src/web/handlers/folders.rs b/src-tauri/src/web/handlers/folders.rs
index a51c943..b2f5a23 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/web/handlers/folders.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/web/handlers/folders.rs
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ pub async fn open_settings_window(
         Some("skills") => "settings/skills",
         Some("shortcuts") => "settings/shortcuts",
         Some("system") => "settings/system",
-        _ => "settings/system",
+        _ => "settings/appearance",
     };
 
     let path = if route == "settings/agents" {