Windows 10: System settings app,Display settings app, Microsoft store app close/crash on startup (desk.cpl)

Hello,

I'm having issues getting in any System setting window, making me unable to setup my monitors.
After disabling error reporting briefly, I was able to get following error codes (picture added)
The issue started on an older install, so in an attempt to fix it, I reinstalled Windows 10, at first it seemed to work, until I reboot, and the issue returned.
I have also tried the sfc scan, and reinstalling windows apps in powershell, but nothing seemed to fix it.

In Safe mode I am however able to open all of these apps.


Something that may or may not be related is, while booting up, I'm getting the old vista loading animation (very shortly), which started happening after a windows update not too long ago, and keeps happening after the clean install aswell (USB bootkey made with the official tool) (screenshot also added)


Would like some fresh ideas, as I'm out of any.

Kind regards

Martin

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microsoft app store

How to run apps that are downloaded from Microsoft app store on multiple PCs without downloading multiple times.

 

Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

"Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

"Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now."

http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-purging-lot-low-quality-apps-windows-store

 

Apple Claims Steam Link App Violates App Store Guidelines

Here's what Valve is contending with:
App Store Review Guidelines - Apple Developer

The ones that stand out that may have caught Steam Link:

So yeah, there's a lot of reasons why Steam Link would get rejected.

App submissions and approvals is a thing between developer and Apple. Valve intentionally let this information leak probably because Apple's restrictive guidlines will never allow Steam Link to be on the store. Valve is hoping the Steam user base makes a lot of noise so Apple grants Valve and exemption. I doubt it will work. Apple loves control and Steam Link is a portal into the Linux/Windows ecosystem. Even if Steam Link were exclusive to Mac OS, Apple would likely demand Valve use Mac OS's remote desktop features rather than Steam Link.

I'd be shocked if Apple allows it.