My basic app form windows can't be open

Question

Hi
yesterday there's a minor update for my windows, but today i find that my C/program file/windowsapp are desappair, how can it be? i mean, what can i do for restoring

app like paint, snipping can't open because the path missing

Answer 1

Hi Zahran Kurniawan, Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! I'm sorry to hear that your WindowsApps folder disappeared after a recent Windows 11 update and built-in apps no longer open. This is a serious issue, but don't panic, it's recoverable. Here's something you should do:

1 - Run the base troubleshooters:

• Check for any updates possible in Windows Update (navigate to Advanced options > Optional updates)
• Open Command Prompt as Administrator > run:
  • sfc /scannow
  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  • Restart your PC and check if the apps work again.
• Open PowerShell as Administrator > run Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

2 - Restore the folder if you had points enabled:

• Press Win + R > type rstrui.exe > Enter.
• Choose a restore point before the update.
• Follow the prompts to restore your system.

3 - Repair install or in-place upgrade:

• If it still doesn't work, consider using the built-in repair option:
  • Go to Settings > System > Recovery
  • Click Reinstall now in the Fix problems using Windows Update box

If all previous solutions failed, an in-place upgrade for Insider Build may be the most reliable solution > ISOs - Windows Insider Program | Microsoft Learn

Disclaimer: These options will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so.

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