This App can't run on your PC Error

Anonymous
2018-12-23T07:02:54+00:00

Hello Team,

I am getting some strange Error when I started my PC this morning. When I try to open few apps like VLC Media player or Discord I am getting "This App can't run on your PC. To find the version for your PC,  Check with your software publisher" error. This apps was working before. & when i try to sfc scannow command, its not performing fully. Please help

Worked for Me: https://www.easeus.com/todo-backup-resource/windows-resource-protection-could-not-perform-the-requested-operation.html

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-12-23T07:06:19+00:00

    Hi Nikhil

    Which Antivirus utility do you have on your computer?

    This could be a subtle hint of malware.

    Click Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features

    Look through the list for any entries for suspicious software installed

    Select it then click uninstall

    Reset all your web browsers to their original factors state

    In Microsoft Edge - Click Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Edge

    Select it, click Advanced options > Reset

    Reset Chrome settings to default - Google Chrome Help

    https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/329621...

    Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings - Mozilla Support

    https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-fi...

    Use Malwarebytes to scan and clean the computer.

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/

    Also use ESET Sysrescue offline scanner to scan and clean the computer, see instructions in the following article:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clean-virus-in...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-12-23T07:11:51+00:00

    Please try these options one by one and check after each option.

    1. Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter

    Built-in : Windows Key+X > Click Settings > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter

    Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

    1. Run SFC Scan & DISM

    How to - https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/bc609315-d...

    1. I would recommend that you perform a Windows 10 repair upgrade. Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings. (You will not lose any data while backup is a good idea) Below is a good guide to perform repair upgrade

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...

    Disclaimer - This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-12-23T07:57:00+00:00

    Hello Andre,

    I used Windows Defender antivirus. I followed the steps you mentioned above but those steps didn't solve my problem. When i downloaded malware bytes & when i try to run, it shows me the same error. Please tell me what to do now?

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-12-23T07:58:21+00:00

    I would attempt a repair upgrade next to see if that works.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-12-23T07:58:45+00:00

    Hello Vijay,

    I tried the following steps as mentioned above.  I am getting the error as shown below.

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