Windows 10: Laptop won't shut down or open programs

Discus and support Laptop won't shut down or open programs in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I cant seem to shut down or restart my laptop, and programs won't open when I click them. But this only after the laptop has been powered on for a few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Blueberry Hivemind, Dec 11, 2023.

  1. Laptop won't shut down or open programs


    I cant seem to shut down or restart my laptop, and programs won't open when I click them. But this only after the laptop has been powered on for a few seconds. Another problem is that once I can't open programs I also can't search anything on the internet. I can't seem to figure out why this is and would greatly appreciate any help in fixing this issue.

    :)
     
    Blueberry Hivemind, Dec 11, 2023
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  2. Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Dec 11, 2023
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  3. Heneral Luna, Dec 11, 2023
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  4. Laptop won't shut down or open programs

    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, Dec 11, 2023
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