[SOLVED] Almost everything related to windows doesn't open

[amjedfiras]

I have windows 10 pro that is not active at the moment, yesterday when I tried opening apps I got from the microsoft store they didnt open, the microsoft store doesnt open, I cant go to settings, I cant open almost everything on the taskbar (windows icon, settings, etc.) But I can open other apps like steam or files. I tried clicking on the apps many times but it doesnt work and I cant open settings

 

[Ralston18]

Where did you get or otherwise come to have the Windows 10 Pro installed on your computer?

What apps?

What error messages, pop-up windows, etc. do you get when apps fail to open?

Are you able to get to the Command Prompt?

If so try "sfc /scannow" via the Command Prompt.

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow-to-repair-windows-system-files-2626161

 

[Colif]

@Ralston18 I have found sfc isn't much good at finding problems associated with the store but you never know, might fix other things

right click start
choose run...
type winver and press enter
which version number are you on? Latest is 1909

I only ask as one possible fix is https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair-install-windows-10-place-upgrade.html - all it does is replace windows, everything else should stay as is.

I would suggest making a new user account but that is difficult without settings.

 

[Ralston18]

Thanks.

No disagreement. And the TenForums link may be the end route to take.

I seldom download anything from the store per se so I was not aware of that limitation regarding sfc.

Next in line: DISM perhaps based on the premise that the Command prompt was accessible and that sfc failed to provide a fix.

However, reading back I did not mention the Windows Troubleshooters - probably should have mentioned that first.

My thought then - if sfc does not find and/or fix some problem:

Windows Troubleshooters

DISM

TenForums.

Depends, I think, on what the OP discovers and posts.

And I am still curious about "not active" and what that may mean or involve.

 

[Colif]

just a guess but not active might mean not activated, no licence code entered for win 10.

Tenforums option only helpful if OP is on 1909 now.

at op: Does WIn key + I bring up settings?