How to Bring Back Missing Default Apps and Programs on Windows 11
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What Causes Windows 11’s Default Apps to Go Missing?
There are a few possible reasons for the default apps to be missing, but it generally happens if you have installed a recently updated build. You may also have this problem when you upgrade from an older to a newer operating system. In addition, some default apps might be missing due to a bug in the Windows device.
Whatever the reason, it is relatively easy to fix this problem. Here are 5 easy solutions you might want to try. Let’s explore them.
1. Reinstall the Missing Apps
The first thing to do if the default apps are missing would be to check if they are still installed on your computer. For this, open theStartmenu and search for the app by name. If it’s not listed in the search results, then it’s not installed, and you’ll need to install it.
If the app appears in the search results but is not accessible, its file may be corrupt, faulty, or contains a critical flaw that prevents it from working. In this case, you will need to uninstall the application and install it again from the Store app. Follow these steps to take this:
After you have uninstalled the application, it is now time for you to open the Microsoft Store app. Search for the application that you have just removed, then install it again, and see if you are able to open it now.
In case the problem on your device is still occurring, try reinstalling all your default apps with Windows PowerShell. This is how you do it.
It may take a while to complete this task, so please be patient. Once the process is complete, restart your computer to get back to your default applications.
2. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
If you’re having issues with your default apps not appearing on Windows 11, you can try running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. This tool can help fix problems with apps that aren’t working properly or have missing files.
To run the troubleshooter, follow the below steps:
The troubleshooter will scan your system for any issues and seek to fix them automatically. If it’s successful, you may see a message saying that the troubleshooting was completed successfully.
3. Run System File Checker and DISM Scan
There may be a problem with the system files on Windows that cause default apps to not work. For such cases, you should run System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) scans. System File Checker is a utility that checks for corrupt or missing system files and repairs them.
To use this tool, follow these steps:
Once it’s finished, restart your computer and see if you can access the default application. If you still have the issue, you should run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management command line tool to repair any corrupted system images. Follow these steps:
After executing the DISM command, restart your computer and see if it fixes the problem. If the problem persists, continue to the next step.
4. Repair the Missing Apps
If you notice that one or two of your Windows apps are missing from your device, you can try repairing these applications. After that, restart your computer and check to see if you can now access them.
If you’re unsure of how to do this, check out our guide onhow to repair apps on Windows.
5. Perform a Clean Boot
A new build is likely to be causing the problem if you experience this problem after installing one. In this case, you need to perform a clean boot and check if it works. In order to proceed, follow these steps:
After you’ve completed the steps above, reboot your PC and check if the problem has been resolved.
Your Default Apps Are Now Available Again in Windows 11
If you find that the Default Apps feature is missing from your Windows 11 computer, you can use the information above to fix the problem. In most cases, reinstalling the missing apps will do the trick. However, if neither of these solutions works, you may have to restore your system.
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