Windows 10: Calculator app is not working on windows 10, only solution is reinstall windows

Calculator app is not working on windows 10, only solution is reinstall windows, upon click on app nothing opens. Performed reset & re registered. Windows Store is disabled.

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calculator stopped working in windows 10


I figured out a solution that works even when deregistering (i.e. uninstalling) and reinstalling the App does not work. The problem is that deregistering the app does not remove the files, and so when reinstalling the app (whether from PowerShell or the Windows Store) the broken files are not necessarily replaced. Here are the steps I used:

1. Enable the Administrator Account (enter 'net user Administrator /active:yes' in PowerShell/Command Prompt)
2. Switch to the Administrator user account
3. Go to C:\Program Files
4. Find WindowsApps (the Windows 10 apps folder), then go to Properties and grant full access to your user account
5. Switch back to your user account
6. Go to C:\Program Files\WindowsApps
7. Look for every folder that says WindowsCalculator. For each of these folders, you need to go to properties and change the ownership from SYSTEM to your user account. Then grant full access to your user account. Then you can delete the folder.
8. When all folders are deleted, reinstall Calculator from the Windows Store. It should now work. (You should notice that this time when you download from the Store that the download is bigger.)
9. Disable the Administrator Account (enter 'net user Administrator /active:no')

I hope that helps.

 

The Windows Accessories Calculator (Windows 10) not working.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to access Calculator on your computer. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• When you say, “Windows Accessories Calculator” are you referring to the Windows calculator application that comes preinstalled in Windows 10?
  

• Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

• May I know the troubleshooting steps you have tried so far?
  

If you are referring to the Windows Calculator application, you may want to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps.



Method 1: Reset Calculator



You may want to try resetting the Calculator application and see if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps, and select
   Apps & features from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down, look for Calculator app, click on it and select
   Advanced options.
   
4. Click on Reset, and wait for the process to complete.
   
5. Now, try launching Calculator and check.
   

Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall



If resetting the app doesn’t help, you may want to try uninstalling it and then reinstall from Microsoft Store. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps, and select
   Apps & features from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down, look for Calculator app, click on it and select
   Uninstall.
   
4. Once the app is uninstalled, visit:
   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-calculator/9wzdncrfhvn5?activetab=pivotverviewtab and install Calculator.
   

Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
@FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh: