4 Ways to Fix App Crashes on Windows

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Fix 1: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Damaged or missing system files can disrupt Windows processes and prevent apps from opening. In such cases,running the SFC (System File Checker)and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scans can help.

Step 1:Right-click on theStart iconand selectTerminal (Admin)from the resulting menu.

Step 2:Type the command mentioned below and pressEnter.

Step 3:Run the following commands one by one to run the DISM scan.

Wait for the process to complete and then restart your PC to see if the apps are running fine now.

Fix 2: Reset the Problematic App

If you are experiencing crashes with only a specific app on your PC, you can try resetting it. Doing so will get rid of any problematic app data that may be causing the problem.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito open the Settings app and head toApps > Installed apps.

Step 2:Locate the problematic app on the list. Click thethree-dot menuicon next to it and selectAdvanced options.

Step 3:Scroll down to the Reset section and click theRepairbutton.

Fix 3: Re-Register Windows Apps

Re-registering Microsoft Store apps on your system is an effective way to fix issues with them. Don’t worry, the process is not as intimidating as it might sound.

Step 1:Click thesearch iconon the taskbar, type inWindows PowerShell, and selectRun as Administrator.

Step 2:In the console, type the command given below and pressEnter.

Fix 4: Try Clean Boot Mode

It’s possible that a third-party program running in the background is interfering with Windows and causing your apps to crash. You can verify this possibility by booting your PC in a clean boot state. Here’s how.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto open the Run dialog. Typemsconfigin the box and pressEnter.

Step 2:Under theServicestab, check the box that readsHide all Microsoft servicesbox. Then, click theDisable allbutton.

Step 3:Switch to theStartuptab and click onOpen Task Manager.

Step 4:In the Startup tab, select a third-party app and click onDisableat the top. Similarly, disable all the other third-party programs.

Restart your PC after this and try using your apps again. If they don’t crash, one of the third-party apps or programs is to blame. You’ll need to remove any recently installed apps and programs one at a time to fix the issue.

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Last updated on 15 May, 2024

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