How to fix Windows 11: No apps respond or open only file explorer

Question

This morning i started up my pc and none of my apps would open(including task manager and settings) the only app that opens is file explorer. Then when it pops up telling me to “end process” my screen is just stuck on black. Please help.

Answer 1

Suggestions:

Restart your PC and boot into Safe Mode. This can help you troubleshoot and determine if the issue is caused by software or drivers.

Try performing a system restore to revert your system to a previous state when it was functioning correctly.

Perform a Clean Boot. A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install or update a program.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:

sfc /scannow
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Answer 2

Hello,

Try entering safe mode. Safe mode loads minimal drivers and services to help diagnose problems.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234

Can you get into the Event Viewer? Check if there are any error messages.

If that still doesn't work, you may need to reinstall the system.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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Answer 3

UPDATE:

I fixed the issue I just went in safe mode and turned off all the apps that start on startup and it worked.

thank you all for the help!

Answer 4

Restart in Safe Mode, Check Startup Apps, Run Windows Troubleshooter, Update Graphics Drivers, Check for Windows Updates, Run System File Checker, Reset Microsoft Store Cache, Check for Malware

You may need one action or multiple.