Encountering a Windows application that refuses to launch or appears damaged can be highly irritating. Fortunately, users aren't stuck enduring the problem; several straightforward methods exist to address it. Below are the recommended actions.

To identify and isolate an issue with a specific program, consider these targeted procedures.

Should those measures fail, clearing the Microsoft Store cache offers another viable option. Follow these instructions to accomplish it.

As a final resort, attempt this additional technique if needed.

Following the completion of that final procedure, reboot your system and attempt to access the problematic applications once more.

This concludes the guidance for resolving the issue. To receive additional advice and techniques directly in your email, sign up for the PCWorld Try This newsletter.

Dominic Bayley, based in Australia, is an avid technology aficionado. At PCWorld, his expertise centers on gaming peripherals for PCs, including laptops, mice, headphones, and keyboards.