what is Microsoft Windows App Runtime Dynamic Dependency Lifetime Manager and how do I reinstall

Question

I keep getting a popup, "There’s a problem with Microsoft Windows App Runtime DynamicDependency LifetimeManager. Reinstall the application from its original install location or contact your administrator."

Doesn't seem to be much info on what this app is, let alone, how to find the executable.

Answer 1

Hello，

The error message you’re encountering suggests that there’s an issue with the Microsoft Windows App Runtime DynamicDependency LifetimeManager. This component is part of the Windows App SDK.

Here’s what you can do to try to check the issue:

Updates: First and foremost, check for updates for Windows and any Microsoft Store apps that might be related to this issue. There could have been a bug that’s been resolved in a more recent update.

Microsoft Store Apps: If you suspect that a particular app is causing the issue, you can try reinstalling that app. Go to the Microsoft Store, find the app, and see if there’s an option to repair or reset it. For some apps, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall them.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Run the built-in Windows troubleshooter for Windows Store Apps.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.

Find and run the troubleshooter for Windows Store Apps.

Check Event Viewer: Look into the Event Viewer to find more details about the error. Sometimes, the logs can give you specific information about what is failing.

Press Win + R, type eventvwr.msc, and press Enter.

Navigate to Windows Logs > Application and look for any error entries related to the LifetimeManager or the Windows App SDK.

Repair Windows Apps Runtime: If the issue is specifically with the Windows App Runtime component, you can attempt to repair it.

Open PowerShell as an administrator.

Run the following command to repair the Windows App Runtime:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml"}

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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