Unable to open system apps

Problem

The user is unable to open some system apps, such as Weather, Photos, and Calendar, and receives an error message.

Solution

Method 1:

Restart the computer and try to open the apps again.

Method 2:

Modify the User Account Control settings and try to open the app again.

1. Enter control panel in the search box on the taskbar to open Control Panel, and choose User Accounts.

   

2. Click User Accounts again, and then click Change User Account Control settings. In the User Account Control Settings window, drag the slider to any option except Never notify, and then click OK.

   

Method 3:

Open Microsoft Store, search for the name of a pre-installed app in the upper right corner, and download and install it.

If the issue persists, back up all data on your computer, and press and hold F10 during startup to restore the system to its factory settings.