How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

It may happen that the apps and programs do not run properly on Windows 11. Sometimes they don't start or display error messages. This can have many different reasons, e.g. B. Malware problems, corrupted or missing files, system errors, etc. In this guide, we will show you how to repair the apps and programs.

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1 Repair apps and programs

2 How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

3 Start Windows 11 Settings

4 Select "Apps".

5 Click Apps & Features

6 Select app

7 Select advanced options

8 Repair app

9 How to repair apps and programs from Control Panel

Repair apps and programs

Windows 11 is becoming more and more popular, but unfortunately errors can also occur with this operating system. The Windows 11 operating system allows users to repair apps and programs when they are not working properly.

If apps or programs are not running correctly on Windows 11 , you should use the repair function instead of reinstalling them. This can save you a great deal of time.

When you repair an app or programs , settings , configurations, and other data are updated. In most cases, the apps and programs will work again after the repair .

How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

If this app isn't working properly, you can try to fix it. The data of the app remain unaffected.

Total time: 1 minute

  1. Start Windows 11 Settings

    How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

    Start Windows 11 Settings. Best with the key combination Windows + i.

  2. Select "Apps" .

    Click Apps on the left .

  3. Click on "Apps & features" .

    How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

    In the right pane, click the "Apps & Features" option.

  4. Select app

    How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

    Now scroll down and find the app you want to fix. Now click on the three dots .

  5. Choose advanced options

    How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

    Depending on the program you have different settings. You can either click Change or Advanced Options.
    With "Change" the program offers its own repair function.

  6. Repair app 

    How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

    Also click  Repair .

Here's how to repair apps and programs from the Control Panel

You have the option to repair the apps and programs from the Control Panel.

  1. Start the Control Panel .
  2. In the Control Panel window, click the Programs and Features option .
  3. Now right click on the program you want to repair and select "Repair". Or you can click on a program and select "Repair" in the top bar . If the 'Repair' option is not visible, click on the 'Change' option.
  4. In the new window, click Repair. Then you need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repairing process.

How to repair apps and programs on Windows 11

Note: You won't see repair or change options for all apps and programs installed on your Windows 11 .

We have presented two ways to repair apps and programs in Windows 11. If the repair did not help and you are still having problems, then uninstall and reinstall the applications.

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