Windows 10: Can't launch Calculator, Outlook, Photos, Calendar in Windows 10

Hello all,

1. I am getting an error message when I try to open Photos. The error is File system error -2147163901 on all my photos, screenshots, etc. I really need this to work because I have to upload screenshots of my completed work to my instructor online.


2. With Outlook, I have the app in the taskbar and in the Start Menu. From the task bar, when I click, the screen flashes. From the Start Menu, the blue background pops up with an mage of the envelope but the app doesn't open.


3. The Calculator is in the Start Menu and when I try to open, the screen flashes.


4. Calendar same as #3.


5. Can't launch the new Snip & Sketch formerly Snipping Tool.


6. Sticky notes don't launch from the Start Menu.


You get the picture.


I am running Windows 10 Pro64-bit Operating System; x64-based processor and I am running the latest version of Windows.


I have tried to uninstall the non-working apps, but they are grayed-out. With the Photos app, I reset it, terminated it and repaired it. And nothing.


Thoughts?


Thanks!

:)

 

Window's 10 Calculator won't launch

Hi Dan,

There could be a number of factors as to why you are having issues launching the Calculator app on Windows 10. This could be caused by a software conflict or due to the application itself.

You may consider resetting the Calculator app. To do this, refer to the steps below:

• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & feature.
  
• Click the Calculator app from the list and then choose Advanced options.
  
• Click Reset.

If the issue persists, I suggest that you create a new user account. This is for us to check if the issue is due to a corrupted user profile. To do this, select the Start button, then select
Settings > Accounts > Family & other people > Add someone else to this PC.

Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further if needed.

 

Windows 10 apps (Photos, Calculator etc) wont launch

Followed the instructions

Could not open calculator

restarted

could not op calculator

Opend the store and calculator status was listed as Needs repair

(as a lot of the other applications)

clicked and chose the option repair

it was reinstalled and then it did launch

 

Win 10 Calendar & Outlook Calendar

Has this ever been possible? The Calendar in Outlook has always required launching Outlook then open it to view. I know that Outlook has a jump list to open the Calendar when you right click it.