Windows 10: Windows 10 default apps not working

Hello, I tried to download something from the Microsoft Store, but when I opened it, it crashed, it keeps repeating. Same for any app except settings.

My calculator, calendar, groove or photos and mail don't open. Is there any way of fixing it?

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Windows 10 forgets default apps

I have noticed like not 5mins ago that Winamp just got kicked out of my default apps list in Windows 10 Pro.
I installed this installation not max 3 weeks ago with fresh downloaded Windows 10 Pro using Microsoft Media Creation Tool, is there a way to fix this bcs I using sfc /scannow don't do a lot for me and I have run it before on this installation.

Before u ask, I have fully updated my Windows 10 with all non-insider/beta updates.

The only thing I have disabled is the uac prompt that popup when u need admin for applications to run bcs it's simply annoying.

I don't remember having all these problems with Windows 8.1 Pro when i was using that and I am really thinking about going back so I can have "fully control" over Windows again with like disabling all the admin crap bcs I feel like it's messing more up and makes things less useful in Windows 10 with all these small problems I have and I read a lot of ppl having problems with various things time and time again where they needed to reinstall Win10 over and over to get it to work fully.

Any advice on how I can get Windows 10 to just work as a "daily driver" without all these small annoying things? *Frown

 

Default apps are not working in Windows 10

Hi,

As you are facing issues with accessing the default apps on your computer, let us try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the default apps for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Default apps are not working in Windows 10

Hello,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the default apps on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• Are you using Microsoft account?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this issue?
• What exactly happens when you try to access defaults apps on Windows 10.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files. Let us try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



Step 2: I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below Microsoft article and check if you are able to access the apps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.