Windows 10: windows apps aren't closing or showing files

Discus and support windows apps aren't closing or showing files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; file explorer isn't closing and files aren't being shown. This started when I tried building Lua. I tried restarting in task manager and clearing the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Genesis245, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM.

  1. GENESIS245
    Genesis245 Win User

    windows apps aren't closing or showing files


    file explorer isn't closing and files aren't being shown. This started when I tried building Lua. I tried restarting in task manager and clearing the file explorer history. I also tried reinstalling and updating my drivers. I have the same issue with control panel

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    Genesis245, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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  2. DIEGO
    diego Win User

    Icons from apps aren´t displayed correctly



    windows apps aren't closing or showing files [​IMG]


    The native apps from the system are all showing this strange square instead of the normal icons. Please help resolve this problem. Thanks
     
    diego, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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  3. ROHIT CHETTRI
    Rohit Chettri Win User
    Icons from apps aren´t displayed correctly

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query at Microsoft community.

    Do the apps work fine apart form the icons not displaying correctly? If so I would suggest you to run an SFC scan and check if it helps. If the issue persists you may run DISM command and check.

    Follow this steps:


      • Press Windows+X.

      • Click on Command Prompt (Admin).

      • Type the command SFC /SCANNOW and
        DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and hit
        Enter.
    Hope the information provided was helpful and do let us know if you need any assistance in the future. We will be glad to help.
     
    Rohit Chettri, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    windows apps aren't closing or showing files

    Unable to close Calculator app on Windows 10.

    Hi,

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if the issue persists with other Windows Apps as well.

    I suggest you to press/hold the left click button on the title bar of the calculator and drag the Windows to shrink the size of the Windows and check if the close (X) option appears. If the issue still persists, then suggest you to run the Windows Store
    Apps troubleshooter by following the steps provided below:

    • Type “Troubleshooting” in search box and press Enter.
    • Click on View all on top left pane.
    • Select “Windows Store Apps” from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jun 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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