Windows 10: Windows search and default apps haven't been working for months. The apps start but they...

The apps include photos, media player, films & tv and snip & sketch. After few minutes of trying to open a file the message " the file is write protected" is displayed. I had to change all default apps to third party apps and they have no problem opening any file.Coming to search, the cursor is visible but no amount of typing does anything.Snip and sketch just displays its logo and nothing ever happens. It's precursor snipping tool is no longer available, or if it is, I can't find it as search is not working either.I uninstalled updates from 2024 to see if it were any updates that were

:)

 

Make Photo Moto default photo app?

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

I do appreciate your efforts and time.

Sorry to know that the issue persists. I suggest you to search for it in Search and pin it to Start Menu.

I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

• Go to search and type Photo Moto app. Right-click on it to pin it to Start menu.
• Go to Search. Type Settings. Click on it open.
• Click on System. Click on Default apps. Then follow the instructions from the link below to set Photo Moto as default app for Photos.

Choose the apps Windows uses by default:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/choose-programs-windows-uses-default


Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

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.

 

Windows default apps not working

Hi Frank,

Thank you for responding with the required information.

Do confirm to us with the status of this issue after deploying the above troubleshooting steps?

Also, try the below troubleshooting steps and check with the status of the issue.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if the system Date, time and Time zone
is set correct.

Follow the steps to set the date and time:

• Type Date and Time in the search bar.
• Click Change date and time button.
• Click Apply and Ok to save the date and time.

Note: Click on the Time Zone tab to check the Time Zone.

Method 2: I suggest you to
run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and check.

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

• 
  Type Troubleshooting in the search next to start on the desktop.
  
• 
  Click on View All on left side and select
  Windows Store Apps.
  
• 
  Select Advance and click on
  Run as Administrator.
  
• 
  Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Hope it helps. We will be happy to help you further if the issue persists.