Windows 10: MS Word and other apps won't run, even after re-install

Discus and support MS Word and other apps won't run, even after re-install in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have a similar problem across multiple apps that started in the last week or two: 1. I have .doc, .docx associated with my Office 365 Home install... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Tom Schulte, Feb 19, 2020.

  1. MS Word and other apps won't run, even after re-install


    I have a similar problem across multiple apps that started in the last week or two:


    1. I have .doc, .docx associated with my Office 365 Home install and this has been working for quite a while. Now when I double-click a file, nothing happens, no error message, nothing I find in Event Viewer appears relevant.

    2. If I directly try to open Word, same lack of response

    3. If I directly try to open Word with "Run As Administrator" I get the User Account Account Control message:
    MS Word and other apps won't run, even after re-install [​IMG]


    Clicking yes results in the same thing: nothing.


    I verified O365 subscription is up to date and re-installed and did the repair install long version. I have rebooted and verified all updates are installed, from Windows to motherboard drivers.


    I actually have the same behavior from Acrobat Reader DC which I have also uninstalled and reinstalled. It feels like this may relate to some User Account Control configuration or maybe a recent update.


    Online at outlook.com I can upload a .doc or .docx and operation is normal. I just can't do that locally. Similar with Reader: I can view a PDF in Chrome since the extension is installed, but I get the same behavior offline, including the UAC message when I Run As Administrator.


    I don't have issues with several other apps: Chrome, Firefox, Visual Studio 2019, Netflix desktop app, etc.


    Thank you

    :)
     
    Tom Schulte, Feb 19, 2020
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  3. windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Feb 19, 2020
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  4. MS Word and other apps won't run, even after re-install

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    I'm typing a letter in word, it was fine then started using all caps it won t turn them the usual way
     
    SallyGardner47, Feb 19, 2020
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