Windows 10: Problem with some Windows applications Such as camera, calculator, etc

For like 1 week I'm having a problem with some Windows Applications, they won't open even if I cliked them a lot of times. I opened de Microsoft Store and it said it was a problem with the camera app, I did the reinstallation and I still have this problem. I also tried with the sfc /scannow command and didn't work. I tried with some commands I saw on Youtube in the Windows Powershell but I have some strange errors...please help me, I'm getting really stressed

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Windows 10 Calculator

Hi,

Some of the reasons why the calculator app will not work properly are: the program encountered a corrupted system files, virus and malware, and another application is conflicting with it.

We suggest uninstalling and reinstalling the calculator. In doing so, you will have a fresh copy of the application which will eliminate the issue. Here are the steps:

• Right-click on the Start menu.
• Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
• Allow the application to make changes, Type in Powershell then, click
  Enter.
• Type in Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage then, click
  Enter.
• Type in Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Add-AppxPackage then, click
  Enter.
• Restart the computer after the process and try accessing the menu of the calculator.

Don't hesitate to provide your feedback.

 

Missing application (Calculator).

Hi Lourdes,





Based on the details provided, there are a lot of possible factors for an application to be missing. To isolate
the issue, we have some questions for you:

• 
  Were there any changes made before the issue occurred?
  
• 
  When looking for calculator using Cortana, what are the search results?
  
• 
  Have you tried resetting your Windows Store components and check if it can recover the missing application(s)?
  
• 
  Have you tried running SFC and DISM.exe?
  
• 
  Aside from installing it again, what other troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

We'll be waiting for your response.



Regards.

 

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