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Windows Updates make the Windows App not work

Cath 0 Reputation points
2026-05-14T05:18:18.0866667+00:00

I am unable to get the Windows App to work after the recent windows updates (since 9 May 2026).

The only way to get he Windows App to work is to uninstall the updates, however each day when i shut down the updates reinstall.

How can i get he Windows App to work again?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-05-14T05:21:04.3433333+00:00

    Hello,

    Try to re-register apps. Perform these steps:

    1. Search for Windows PowerShell using Windows Search.
    2. From results, right click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
    3. Then type following command and press Enter key:
    Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Let the command complete.

    1. Close Windows PowerShell and see if the issue is resolved now.

    Let us know if this helps! 

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  2. AI answer

    2026-05-14T05:18:31.6933333+00:00

    Recent Windows updates can sometimes break apps or their drivers. Since uninstalling the updates makes the Windows app work again, try the following so the app works without permanently removing updates:

    1. Reinstall or repair the affected app
      If it is a Microsoft Store app:
      • Try closing and reopening it.
      • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps > [App name] > Advanced options and use Repair or Reset if available.
      • If that fails, uninstall and reinstall the app from Microsoft Store.
        For Store‑related issues, also see the steps in Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.
    2. Run Windows Update again after reinstalling updates
      There is a known issue where device drivers or components may not migrate correctly after a major update, causing apps or devices not to work properly. Running Windows Update again after the problematic update is installed can reinstall missing drivers or components:
      • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
      • Select Check for updates and install everything offered.
        This can restore drivers or runtime components that the app depends on.
    3. Update device drivers
      If the app depends on specific hardware (graphics, audio, etc.), update those drivers via Windows Update or Device Manager as described in the compatibility guidance:
      • Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install all driver updates.
      • If needed, follow the steps in the “how to update drivers” article linked from the compatibility documentation.
    4. Use compatibility troubleshooting if the app is older
      If the app is not a modern Store app or is older software, use the compatibility tools:
      • Run the compatibility troubleshooter for the app.
      • If the app shows minor issues (flickering, unresponsiveness) after the update, follow the steps under What to do if the app isn't functioning properly: run the troubleshooter and ensure device drivers are fully updated.
    5. Temporarily uninstall the specific problematic update and pause updates
      If a specific KB update is known to break the app and no fix is yet available:
      • Go to Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates.
      • Select the problematic KB and uninstall it (similar to the KB uninstall step shown for other app issues in the context).
      • Then pause updates in Settings > Windows Update until a newer build or fix is released, so the same update does not reinstall immediately.
    6. Keep checking for newer builds
      Once paused for a while, periodically resume updates and check if a newer cumulative update resolves the issue. Microsoft typically addresses such regressions in later updates.

    If the app is a Microsoft Store app and still fails after these steps, use the Store‑specific repair steps (wsreset, Store repair/reset, checking Microsoft Store Install Service) as shown in the Store troubleshooting guidance.

    References:

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