If everything fails, you can also try to use the 'Windows Store Apps' troubleshooter to repair apps on Windows 10. However, you may need to re-apply some of your old settings.

Use the search box in the top right corner to find the app again.Īfter completing these steps, you should be able to start using the app without any issues. Open the Settings app and click Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.

Search for Microsoft Store, and then click the top result to open the experience.

To reinstall an app from the Microsoft Store, follow these steps: Once you walk through these steps, the app in question will be gone from your computer, and you will have to reinstall it manually using the Microsoft Store.

On Windows 10, there are a number of ways to remove an app, but you can always uninstall an app using these steps: How to fix issues reinstalling the broken applicationĪlternatively, if you're not dealing with a built-in app, another way to fix problems is by uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

If you're having problems with the Mail app, you can use these steps to reapply the settings. The only caveat to using this option is that depending on the application, you may need to configure it again.

Click the Reset button again to confirm.Īfter completing these steps, the process will reinstall the app and restore the default factory settings, but your files will not be deleted.

If you see the 'Repair' button, we recommend using this option first, before using the 'Reset' button. Important: Some apps, such as Microsoft Edge, include a repair option, which could fix the problem without affecting the app's data.

Under Apps & features, select the broken application.

Search for Settings, and then click the top result to open the experience.

If there isn't an update available, or you're still having the same issue after the update, you can use the reset feature to delete and restore the default settings using these steps: How to fix issues with apps using Settings Once you completed these steps, if an update is available, the Microsoft Store will download and install it automatically, which may fix the problem.

Click the three-dotted menu button in the top-right corner.

Search for Microsoft Store, click the top result to open the experience.

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