Guide: Fix ‘Default Apps and Program Missing’ Issue on Windows 10
There are two types of people: those who use default apps on their Windows PC and those who don’t. I thought so until I discovered that there is also a third category. They are people who don’t even want these default apps on their computers. For those who use standard Windows apps, this post covers six (6) ways to restore them if they are ever missing from your computer. Some Windows 10 users have reported that certain default apps and programs previously present and functional on their PC were nowhere to be found. While it’s normal to run into this problem after a recent OS update, it can also – albeit rarely – be caused by other (unknown) factors. So far, some of the default apps reportedly gone include Microsoft Edge, News, Microsoft Store, Mail, Calendar, and the Weather app. If you run into this problem of missing apps after Windows 10 update, here are six ways to fix it and restore those apps.
Method 1: Remove / Disable God Mode
Windows has a hidden folder that gives advanced users access to the OS Control Panel and other useful settings in one folder. Popularly known as God Mode, the Windows Master Control Panel shortcut allows you to do many things. For example, you can use it to make your Windows 10 PC run faster. Enabling God Mode may cause some default apps and programs to be missing from your computer. Some affected users have reported that simply deleting the God Mode folder on their PC has solved the problem with the missing default apps.
If your default apps are missing and you have a God Mode folder on your computer, you can delete it and restart your device to restore them. Otherwise, try method # 2 below.
Method 2: Update your Windows 10
The missing default app and program problem sometimes stems from a bug associated with the installation of certain Windows 10 versions. Simply updating your PC’s Windows 10 operating system can also fix this problem and restore any missing default apps. Step 1: Press the Windows logo + I to open the Windows settings menu. Step 2: Click on ‘Update and security’.
If updates are available, an Updates Available message is displayed in the Updates section. Important: Make sure your PC is connected to the internet before trying the Windows update. Step 3: Tap Download button to download and install updates on your PC.
When the download and installation processes are complete, your default apps should be restored. If, on the other hand, your operating system is up-to-date and the default apps are still missing, try the method below.
Method 3: Reinstall from Microsoft Store
If there are only one or two missing default apps and the above methods have not been restored to your PC, you may want to manually reinstall them from the Microsoft Store. Just type the name of the app in the search box and tap Get button to install on your computer.
Method 4: Run the troubleshooter for Windows Store apps
The Windows operating system comes with a special troubleshooter for troubleshooting standard or built-in apps on your computer. Running this troubleshooter can help diagnose, fix and fix the missing default apps on your PC. Here is how to go for it. Step 1: Tap the Windows logo + I keys to open the Windows settings menu. Step 2: In the search box of the Settings menu, type Windows Store apps and tap the resulting option (i.e. ‘Find and fix problems with Windows Store apps’).
That will launch the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Step 3: Tap on Advanced.
Step 4: Make sure the ‘Apply repairs automatically’ box is checked.
Step 5: Now tap Next to run the troubleshooter.
If the missing apps have not been restored, try the next method.
Method 5: Reinstall all default apps
If you can’t find all the built-in apps on your PC, you can use Windows PowerShell to restore them all. This is very easy and effective to do. Step 1: Type powershell in the Windows search box. Right the Windows PowerShell app in the search result and run it as administrator.
Step 2: Type this command in the PowerShell window and tap Enter. Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$ ($ _. InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml”
This command will start the installation of the default Windows apps on your computer. Restart your computer after that process is complete. Note: The Windows PowerShell will reinstall the app in the background and this may take a few minutes.
Method 6: Reset your PC
If you reset your Windows device completely or partially, you can also restore these default apps. However, this method should be used as a last resort as you would lose all third party apps on your PC. If that wouldn’t be a problem, then proceed with resetting your computer. Here is how to go for it. Step 1: Tap the Windows logo key + I button on the keyboard to open the Windows settings menu. Step 2: Tap Update & Security.
Step 3: In the left menu, tap Recovery.
Step 4: In the ‘Reset this PC’ section, tap Get started button
Note On the next page, make sure to choose the ‘Keep my files’ option. That secures your data during the reset process.
Go, download your apps
If there are some default Windows app (s) that you can’t live without but can’t find them on your computer for some reason, follow one of the above methods to get it back on your device. The next up: Don’t see any app icons on the Windows 10 taskbar? Are they invisible? Check out the article below for this how to fix the problem and make icons visible on the taskbar.
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