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Hanging or Crashing Apps: 6 Ways That Can Fix Them
If hanging or crashing apps are not fixed try using SFC scan
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
updated onMarch 20, 2024
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Multiple users say that starting the troubleshooter for a program didn’t help them fix hanging or crashing apps issue on their PC.
If you are also experiencing Windows troubleshooter hanging or crashing apps issues on your Windows 11 PC, then you are at the right place.
If you want to learn more aboutcrashing programs on Windowsand how to fix them, we have a special guide dedicated just to that.
Why can’t Windows troubleshooter fix hanging or crashing apps?
There are a few common reasons behind the Windows troubleshooter hanging or crashing apps problem:
Now that you are aware of some of the common reasons that could trigger the Windows troubleshooter hanging or crashing apps problem, check out the easiest ways to resolve it.
What can I do if the Windows troubleshooter is hanging or crashing apps?
1. Perform SFC and DISM scans
You can also use anautomated solutionto perform an in-depth scan of your device to find broken components.
2. Reset Microsoft Store
WSReset is a troubleshooting tool or a command that is used to reset or clear the Microsoft Store. It does not affect or change your account settings or delete installed apps.
Moreover, it is an executable file located in theC:\Windows\System32directory. Try running the command and check if this fixes the issue or not.
3. Check the time and date
4. Re-register Store apps
5. Clear Microsoft Store cache
6. Reset your PC
Resetting your PC will replace all the corrupt or missing system files and will bring your PC back to a state where everything was running smoothly.
It is also advised that you should keep your copy of Windows up to date with the latest version available. You can check out our guide if you are having issues withWindows update not working.
You can also try creating a new user account and loading the program using that account. If there is no issue with the newly created account, then you can go ahead and delete the previous account.
Well, if nothing works, then as a last resort, you can go ahead and install a fresh copy of Windows 11. We have a guide that guides you onhow you can install Windows 11.
Let us know in the comments below, which one of the solutions helped you resolve the Windows troubleshooter hanging or crashing apps problem.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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