Windows 10: Microsoft game turned into applicationframehost/universal app

Discus and support Microsoft game turned into applicationframehost/universal app in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I'm having problem with one of the games downloaded from microsoft. Just a few months ago it turned into an applicationframehost. I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Theamohd, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. Theamohd Win User

    Microsoft game turned into applicationframehost/universal app


    Hello, I'm having problem with one of the games downloaded from microsoft. Just a few months ago it turned into an applicationframehost. I tried uninstalling then installed it again, but to no avail, it's just the same. Is there any way to turn it into the game's name again in the windows process? It only happened to one game, others are fine. In the file location, the application is named as 'universal app' instead of the game's name like other microsoft games I downloaded. Thank you.

    :)
     
    Theamohd, Feb 16, 2021
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  2. Flissa Win User

    Universal Apps won't open


    Since an update yesterday my universal apps (including Photos) won't open. I get the message 'Photos can't be opened using the Built in Administrator Account. Sign in with a different account and try again.' Same message with other apps. I don't have the built in administrator account active and only have one account on this laptop - mine - which has administrator rights.
    When I restarted my laptop after the update I did notice a small message about settings but it flashed on and off screen so fast I don't really know what it meant but I suspect there was a change made that has caused this problem. I have tried a system restore using several restore points but they failed. I would be very grateful if someone has an answer to this - preferably step by step as I'm not very tech savvy! Thanks. Kind regards .

    Worried this to death - finally. I had turned off UAC using a 3rd party tweaker and included the administrator account. Apparently Universal Apps don't run if you do that.
     
    Flissa, Feb 16, 2021
    #2
  3. microsoft games

    Hi Patti,

    Interruption during the update is one of the common reasons why you are having this problem. To help you resolve this issue, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Click Start and search appwiz.cpl then press
      Enter.
    • Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
    • Clear the check-mark before Games.
    • Click on Ok.
    • Restart the computer.
    • Turn the feature back on by placing a check-mark before Games.
    • Restart the computer again.

    Kindly provide us an update, so that we can assist you further.
     
    Wilfred Mac, Feb 16, 2021
    #3
  4. Microsoft game turned into applicationframehost/universal app

    Microsoft Sudoku Daily Challenge game crashes during the game.

    Hi LJamesBlythe,

    Having a corrupted game file is one of the potential reasons why Microsoft Sudoku crashes when playing. To help you resolve this concern, I need to gather more details. Kindly answer the questions below:

    • When did the issue start?
    • Are you experiencing this concern with all of your games?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
    • Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the affected game?

    In the meantime, I suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps below:

    Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps using the link below. This can help remove problems with an app from Microsoft Store.

    Click here

    Step 2: Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store. Kindly click the link below to proceed:

    Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store

    Step 3: Delete Temporary files. This will help delete temporary files that have been stored on your computer.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Storage.
    4. Select This PC.
    5. Click Temporary files.
    6. Choose Temporary files.
    7. Click Remove files.

    Step 4: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Apps and features.
    4. Find the game and click Advanced options.
    5. Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

    Kindly update us with the results, so that we can assist you further.
     
    Wilfred Mac, Feb 16, 2021
    #4
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