It appears that your apps are malfunctioning due to misconfiguration and incompatibility issues.
Please keep in mind that each piece of software has its own set of configurations, so whether or not it will repair itself is entirely up to the software.
By the end of this article, you will be able to:
1. Repair Apps in Windows 11 with Windows Settings
(mainly used to repair In-built Programs)
2. Repair Apps in Windows 11 with Control Panel
(mainly used to repair 3rd Party programs)
Repair Apps in Windows 11 with Windows Settings
Before we begin, it’s mandatory to know that this method works best for the applications that support In-built Repair, such as most of the Microsoft Store programs.
Step #1: Go to Windows Settings App using Start Menu press the ‘Windows Key + I’ key combination.
Step #2: Click the ‘Apps’ option on the left sidebar/navigation pane and select the ‘Apps and Features’ option.
Step #3: Click on the 3-Dots Vertical Menu (Kebab Menu) of the App that you want to repair and select the ‘Advanced Options’ button.
Note that this feature will be available for programs that support Repair.
Step #4: Scroll and click the ‘Repair’ button and the repair will begin.
Repair Apps in Windows 11 with Control Panel
Before we begin, it’s important to note that this approach may be utilized with third-party software for repair reasons; the only requirement is that the program support in-built repair.
Step #1: Go to Control Panel App using Start Menu.
Step #2: Click the “Uninstall a program” option.
Step #3: Single-Click the Program that you want to repair and choose the ‘Change’ option from the top bar and click the ‘Repair’ button after selecting the ‘Change’ option.
The ‘Change’ option varies depending on the Program’s Configuration and sometimes you might see the ‘Repair’ option directly.
FAQs Related to Repairing Apps in Windows 11
Does repairing apps reinstall the application?
When you repair files, the program performs a software integrity check, which means it checks to see if all of the files in the installed package are there. If some files are missing or corrupt, they will be recovered and fixed and the application will resume normal operation.
Does repairing applications delete program files?
Usually, repairing software will only erase damaged files and replace them with functional copies.
Conclusion
Using this method, you can easily repair apps in Windows 11.
We’ve covered the following points:
#1. Repair Apps with Windows Settings – This method is mainly used to repair the built-in apps and programs.
#2. Repair Apps with Control Panel – This method is mainly used to repair 3rd Party Apps and Programs installed by the user.
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