Windows 10: Random programs will not open in Windows 10

Discus and support Random programs will not open in Windows 10 in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have a situation where a lot of my programs will not open, or rather, they open in the background and use resources, but will not launch. This... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by ARCWuLF, Feb 9, 2019.

  1. ARCWuLF Win User

    Random programs will not open in Windows 10


    I have a situation where a lot of my programs will not open, or rather, they open in the background and use resources, but will not launch. This doesn't happen with all programs, but I've noticed it happening with Logitech Web Cam software, Telegram, and Star Wars Battlefront (the original, not the new one). Most irritatingly, however, Dropbox will not start or sync.


    I did manage to get it working again after using the information provided by another forum (link here), but it was a temporary solution -- it stopped working again the very next time I booted up my machine and hasn't worked again since.


    This is not a compatibility issue, as I've run the troubleshooter multiple times, the Windows 10 troubleshooter doesn't seem to fix anything, and I REALLY, REALLY DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO REINSTALL WINDOWS and have to download nearly a terabyte of programs over my crummy DSL connection.

    :)
     
    ARCWuLF, Feb 9, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 9, 2019
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  3. Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 9, 2019
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  4. Random programs will not open in Windows 10

    Windows 10 installing progs

    I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to windows 10 from 7. I used the Media Creation Tool from MS website. It took awhile, but I am finally running Windows 10 (12-14).

    I opened the new App & Program feature to remove programs that I no longer needed. Scrolling down the list, I was horrified! Apps that I didn't install somehow magically installed themselves. Two programs stood out: Facebook and Candy Crush Soda Saga. Both programs have those tale-tale icons that they came from Windows Store (which I've never even opened). The install date for both of them were on 12-26.

    Is this a common thing for Windows 10? Or is it because I did an upgrade and not a clean install?
     
    GoFigureItOut, Feb 9, 2019
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