Windows 11 Solved! Paint and other apps not working properly

After upgrading to Windows 11 or performing a Windows Update, apps installed by default (such as Paint) may stop working properly.

If this is the case, trying to repair or reset the app may help.

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Why Windows 11 default apps don't work

  1. Windows 11 issues

There may still be unknown bugs in Windows 11. These bugs may affect the behavior of default apps.

  1. Windows Update issues

Windows Updates can sometimes cause compatibility issues with default apps, such as when older versions of apps are not compatible with the new OS.

  1. App issues

There may also be an issue with the default app itself, such as it being corrupted or you're using an outdated version.

Solution

Repair and Reset

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.

2. Click "Apps" on the left.

Configuration
Configuration

3. Click "Installed Apps" on the right side.

"Settings" > "Apps"
"Settings" > "Apps"

4. For example, if "Paint" is not working properly, click "... (More options)" to the right of "Paint."

Settings > Apps > Installed Apps
Settings > Apps > Installed Apps

5.A menu will appear, so click on "Advanced options".

More options in the app
More options in the app

6. If you scroll down the right column, you will see an item called "Reset."

Advanced options in Paint app
Advanced options in Paint app

7. First, perform "repair."

Repairing the app
Repairing the app

8. Once the repair is complete, check the operation of the app and if the problem persists, perform a "Reset."

9. When you click the reset button, a confirmation screen will appear, so click "Reset".

Reset confirmation screen
Reset confirmation screen

*There is no close button for "Reset," but you can cancel by clicking somewhere else, such as the desktop.

10. Once the reset is complete, check that the app is working properly.

アプリの再インストール

If repairing or resetting the app doesn't work, try reinstalling the app.

1. Refer to the "Repair and Reset" section above and open the "Advanced Options" for the app you want to uninstall ("Paint" in this case) and click "Uninstall."

Uninstall the app
Uninstall the app

2. A confirmation screen for uninstallation will appear, so click "Uninstall".

Uninstallation confirmation screen
Uninstallation confirmation screen

3. Open the Microsoft Store app.

Microsoft Store app icon
Microsoft Store アプリ

4. In the top search box, type "paint" (the name of the app in question) and press Enter.

5. "Paint" will appear, so click the icon.

Microsoft Store アプリ
Microsoft Store アプリ

6. If you see "Open" here, click it, then close the Microsoft Store app, reopen it, and search for "paint."

Microsoft Store App - Paint
Microsoft Store App – Paint

7.Then it will change to "Install", so let's install it.

Microsoft Store App - Paint
Microsoft Store App – Paint

If there are no other issues, the app will work fine.

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  • Paint is faulty.
    I did a repair and reset, but Paint remains in this state (it's in the middle of being created and I can't create a new one).
    No Title Paint)

    Changed to 11
    life book A577/S
    Model name FWVA26001 Serial number R8302980

    • Thank you for your comment, Kayoko Tsujinaka (name has been edited as it contained an email address).

      If repairing or resetting Paint doesn't resolve the issue, try uninstalling and re-downloading the app from the Microsoft Store.
      Open the Microsoft Store app and search for "paint" to find the Paint app.

      I will add a picture to the article as well.

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