There are quite a few interesting universal applications on Windows 10 that will be useful for every user in their daily work with a computer. For example, Mail, Groove Music, Drawboard PDF, our official client, Microsoft Edge and many others. Typically, these applications work seamlessly — launch quickly, run stably, and without frequent crashes. Still, there are times when the application you need (or all applications for Windows 10) stops working in principle and does not start. What to do in this case? This article contains a number of tips that can help you in difficult times.
For your information: we, unfortunately, cannot say that these tips will surely help you. Try all of the above until the problem goes away. Sometimes the source of the problem may be something that is not obvious, so from time to time correcting errors is like looking for a needle in a haystack. We tried to collect here the maximum number of practical tips, which in the overwhelming majority of cases did help users and us personally, so at least it's worth trying.
Troubleshooter
It is always worth starting with the simplest and most primitive ways of treating the problem that has arisen. Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooting wizard for troubleshooting apps from the Microsoft Store. It can automatically find common problems that are invisible to the naked eye of the user, due to which applications cannot update, start or work as they should. This is the easiest starting point for repairing your operating system. Using this tool does not affect the data inside your applications, and does not require special privileges, such as Administrator-level rights, so you can not worry about their information safety or finding the password for the corresponding account.
Reset applications
If a particular application is not working, you can try to reset. Perhaps, there was some conflict or bug in the application files, because of which it stopped starting or does not work correctly.
If the reset doesn't work, try uninstalling the app (there's nothing to lose anyway) and reinstalling it. If we are talking about a system application that cannot be removed in the usual way, take a look at the instructions, which says. Also keep in mind that problems with the application can be caused by laggy updates. Unfortunately, there is no way to rollback to previous versions of applications in the Microsoft Store, so in this case you will only have to wait for the release of the updated version, in which the developer will fix his own crutches.
Store reset
Another option that theoretically can fix the problem in the work of applications or errors when trying to update / download them. You can reset the magazine in the same way as described in the instructions above, or click Win + R and enter the command wsreset.exe... After the reset is complete, restart your computer and try to launch / update / download the desired application again. This method is primarily relevant for those who cannot download or update an application from the Microsoft Store. 
Complete re-registration and installation of applications
You can use a dedicated PowerShell command to re-register and reinstall all installed applications. Keep in mind that in some rare cases, after this command, various unpleasant artifacts may appear, such as empty squares. The positive side of this method is that in almost all cases, it helps you get your applications back to a healthy working state.
For reference: This instruction must be executed on behalf of the Administrator. If your profile does not have these rights, you will need to enter the Administrator password or.
- Click on Win + X and select PowerShell (Admin).
- Paste the command into the PowerShell window Get-AppXPackage | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$ ($ _. InstallLocation) \ AppXManifest.xml")... Press Enter and wait. Various errors may appear on the screen, but you should not pay attention to them. Just wait for the procedure to complete.
Checking the integrity of system files
It is unlikely that this method will help, but it can also be tried if the previous methods did not work. As mentioned above, the most unexpected way can solve the problem, so try everything one by one. With the help of a couple of commands, the system will check the integrity of the files, and will also try to restore its "health".
- Click Start, type cmd and right click on Command Prompt. Please select Run as Administrator.
- In the command line window that appears, enter the command sfc / scannow... The scan may take a while, so please be patient. If the utility finds errors, it will automatically fix them. If no problems were found, enter the following command: Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth.
- Check to see if applications start after scanning is complete.
What else can you try
If you know of other methods that at one time helped to fix the problem with not working applications, tell us about it in the comments.
Some users have problems launching programs in Windows 10. They do not start at all or close immediately after starting. There may be several reasons for this behavior of the utilities. How to fix this will be described in this article.
Resetting applications
After some updates of the operating system, it became possible to clear the cache of the utilities, thereby resetting them to their original state. To carry out this procedure, you will need to run Applications and features that are in the menu System... You need to enter through parameters.
In the list, you must select the program that does not work and go to Extra options... In the window that opens, you will need to click the button " Reset", After which the program will be rolled back to its initial state, all memorized records and actions will also be deleted. After that, you should check the operation of the utility, if it did not help, then you need to move on to the next points.
How to reinstall and re-register apps
This is one of the most effective measures to restore the health of applications, but it itself can cause some disruptions. It is worth resorting to this method only if all the others have not helped.
First you will need to run PowerShell as administrator. You can find the utility itself through the start menu. To start the re-registration itself, you will need enter command shown in the figure.
Then it will remain to wait for the end of the process, which may throw several errors during execution. Then it will be necessary reboot device... If this method did not help right away, then you should completely remove the programs that do not start, and then use this command again. Removal can also be done through this console.
Resetting the store cache
There is also an option to clear the cache of the built-in store, this can also help. To do this, you need to click Win +R and introduce wsreset.exe... After that, it remains to confirm the choice and wait for the end of the process and reboot the device. 
Checking the integrity of files
Perhaps the problem lies in the corruption of the system files that are responsible for the operation of the utilities. This can be verified by running the console ( Win +R), and introducing the operator sfc / scannow... And at the end of his work, also Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth... After their work, it remains to restart the computer and try to run the program.
If all else fails
There are a few more steps you can take:
- Change built-in account administrator to another, if problems arise in it.
- Toggle determination of time and zone in automatic mode.
- Remove all programs that block tens functions (disable tracking)
- Go to task Scheduler, in the Microsoft - Windows - WS section, run both items.
- Take advantage of troubleshooter
- Use restore point for the period when everything worked
- Reset operating system
Apps are an important part of Windows 10. Some users have written to us that they can't open apps on their Windows 10 computer and Windows 10 apps don't work, so we'll show you how to fix this problem.
On Windows 10, the app won't open if the service Windows Update does not work, so you need to check the status of the Windows update service. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Press the keys Windows + R to open the dialog Execute... When the dialog box opens Execute, enter in the input field and press Enter or the button OK.
2. Find in the list of services. Make sure that set Manually or Auto.
3. If not, double click on the service to open its properties.
4. When the window opens Properties: Windows Update (Local Computer) find the section and select Manually or Automatically from the list.
5. Click Apply and OK.
If Windows 10 apps still won't open, read on.
Changing ownership of drive C:
Sometimes an app on Windows 10 won't open due to property issues, but you can easily fix it. To change the owner of a folder or partition on a hard disk, follow these steps:
1. Open My computer and find the drive where Windows 10 is installed. By default, it should be the C: drive.
2. Right-click on the Windows 10 drive and select Properties.
3. Go to the tab Safety and press the button.
4. Find the line and to the right of it, click the button Change.
5. A window will open ... Click the button.
6. Press the button. A list of users and user groups appears. Select a group Administrators and press the button OK.
7. In the dialog box Choice: "User" or "Group" press the button OK.
8. In the window Additional security options for ... check the box Replace owner of subcontainers and objects.
9. Press the button Apply and OK... Wait for the process to complete.
If Windows 10 applications still do not work, then read and do what is written below.
Make sure your apps are up to date
Sometimes applications will not launch unless they are updated to the latest version. To fix this, you need to do the following:
1. Open the app Score You can do this by pressing Windows + S and enter the word in the search box Score... Next run Score.
2. When the app opens Score, click on the account icon in the upper right corner (next to the search field) and select from the menu Downloads & Updates.
3. Press the button Check for updates... Then press.
If the application Score does not work, you can try the same steps with a different user account on the computer. Also you can use command line to update applications. This can be done by following these steps:
1. Press the keys Windows + X and select the item Command line from the menu.
Users of Windows 10 are periodically faced with the fact that they do not work, do not start, or open and close tiled applications. Moreover, this problem appears on its own, for no reason. However, there are options to fix this defect.
Reset Windows 10 app
Windows 10 August Update added an option to restore apps to health (if certain apps aren't working, not all at once). Now, in the application settings, you can clear its data (cache).
1. Go to Settings -> System -> Applications and Features.
2. In the list of applications, click on the non-working application, and then -> on the Additional parameters item.
3. We reset the application, as well as the storage (note, the credentials that are stored in the application can also be reset).
After the reset, you can check the functionality of the application.
Reinstalling and re-registering Windows 10 apps
One of the best measures that work for the majority of users in this situation is to re-register Windows 10 Store apps. This can be done using PowerShell.
The first step is to run Windows PowerShell as an administrator. To do this, you can start typing "PowerShell" in the Windows 10 search, and then right-click on the application and select run as Administrator. If the search does not work, then: go to the folder C: \ Windows \ System32 \ WindowsPowerShell \ v1.0, right-click on Powershell.exe, select run as administrator.
In the PowerShell window, copy and enter the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$ ($ _. InstallLocation) \ AppXManifest.xml")
You need to wait until the command completes (you should not pay attention to the significant number of red errors). Close PowerShell and restart your PC. Checking the performance of Windows 10 applications.
If the option did not work in this form, then there is a second, more advanced way:
1. We remove those applications, the launch of which is critical for you
2. We reinstall them
Resetting the Windows Store cache
Try resetting the Windows 10 application store cache. To do this, press the Win + R key combination, then enter wsreset.exe in the Run window that appears and press Enter.
When finished, run the applications again (if it doesn't work right away, restart your computer).
Checking the integrity of system files
In the command line, which is run as administrator (launched through the menu using the Win + X keys), you need to run the sfc / scannow command and, if no problems are found, then another one:
Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth
It may be that problems with launching applications can be fixed in this way.
Additional options to fix application launch
There are also additional ways to fix the problem if the above options did not help:
- Switching the date and time zone to those determined automatically or vice versa (there are cases when this helps).
- Programs that disable tracking functionality in Windows 10 can also affect application performance.
- In Task Scheduler, you need to go to the Scheduler Library in Microsoft - Windows - WS. Manually run both tasks from this section. After a few minutes, you can check the launch of applications.
- Control Panel -> Troubleshoot -> View All Categories -> Windows Store Apps. This will launch the automatic error recovery tool.
- The following services are worth checking out: Client License Service, AppX Deployment Service, Tile Data Model Server. All of them must be included.
- Use system restore points.
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Users of Windows 10 are periodically faced with the fact that they do not work, do not start, or open and close tiled applications. Moreover, this problem appears on its own, for no reason. However, there are options to fix this defect.
Reset Windows 10 app
Windows 10 August Update added an option to restore apps to health (if certain apps aren't working, not all at once). Now, in the application settings, you can clear its data (cache).
1. Go to Settings -> System -> Applications and Features.
2. In the list of applications, click on the non-working application, and then -> on the Additional parameters item.
3. We reset the application, as well as the storage (note, the credentials that are stored in the application can also be reset).
After the reset, you can check the functionality of the application.
Reinstalling and re-registering Windows 10 apps
One of the best measures that work for the majority of users in this situation is to re-register Windows 10 Store apps. This can be done using PowerShell.
The first step is to run Windows PowerShell as an administrator. To do this, you can start typing "PowerShell" in the Windows 10 search, and then right-click on the application and select run as Administrator. If the search does not work, then: go to the folder C: Windows System32 WindowsPowerShell v1.0, right-click on Powershell.exe, select run as administrator.
In the PowerShell window, copy and enter the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$ ($ _. InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml")
You need to wait until the command completes (you should not pay attention to the significant number of red errors). Close PowerShell and restart your PC. Checking the performance of Windows 10 applications.
If the option did not work in this form, then there is a second, more advanced way:
1. We remove those applications, the launch of which is critical for you
2. We reinstall them
Resetting the Windows Store cache
Try resetting the Windows 10 application store cache. To do this, press the Win + R key combination, then enter wsreset.exe in the Run window that appears and press Enter.
When finished, run the applications again (if it doesn't work right away, restart your computer).
Checking the integrity of system files
In the command line, which is run as administrator (launched through the menu using the Win + X keys), you need to run the sfc / scannow command and, if no problems are found, then another one:
Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth
It may be that problems with launching applications can be fixed in this way.
Additional options to fix application launch
There are also additional ways to fix the problem if the above options did not help:
- Switching the date and time zone to those determined automatically or vice versa (there are cases when this helps).
- Programs that disable tracking functionality in Windows 10 can also affect application performance.
- In Task Scheduler, you need to go to the Scheduler Library in Microsoft - Windows - WS. Manually run both tasks from this section. After a few minutes, you can check the launch of applications.
- Control Panel -> Troubleshoot -> View All Categories -> Windows Store Apps. This will launch the automatic error recovery tool.
- The following services are worth checking out: Client License Service, AppX Deployment Service, Tile Data Model Server. All of them must be included.
- Use system restore points.
