Windows 10: Default Windows apps not working

After a fairly recent update, none of my default windows Windows 10 apps will work. Calculator, Store, Photos, Video Player, nothing. For calculator it shows things like "@{Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_11.2409.0.0_x64_8wek..." and for store it shows "@{Microsoft.WindowsStore_22412.1401.15.0_x64_8wekyb3d..." and none of them will open. So far I have tried: Reinstalling Microsoft Edge, Resetting the PC through settings, "sfc scan". It progressively got worse, with me noticing calculator not working, resetting the PC and then store not workingworked before reset. I have not edited any system f

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Default apps are not working in Windows 10

Hi,

As you are facing issues with accessing the default apps on your computer, let us try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the default apps for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Default apps are not working in Windows 10

Hello,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the default apps on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• Are you using Microsoft account?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this issue?
• What exactly happens when you try to access defaults apps on Windows 10.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files. Let us try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



Step 2: I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below Microsoft article and check if you are able to access the apps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Windows default apps not working

Hi Frank,

Thank you for responding with the required information.

Do confirm to us with the status of this issue after deploying the above troubleshooting steps?

Also, try the below troubleshooting steps and check with the status of the issue.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if the system Date, time and Time zone
is set correct.

Follow the steps to set the date and time:

• Type Date and Time in the search bar.
• Click Change date and time button.
• Click Apply and Ok to save the date and time.

Note: Click on the Time Zone tab to check the Time Zone.

Method 2: I suggest you to
run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and check.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter, troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

• 
  Type Troubleshooting in the search next to start on the desktop.
  
• 
  Click on View All on left side and select
  Windows Store Apps.
  
• 
  Select Advance and click on
  Run as Administrator.
  
• 
  Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Hope it helps. We will be happy to help you further if the issue persists.