About this tag
The 'app cannot be opened' error on Windows typically occurs when a user is logged in as a local administrator and tries to run built-in apps like Sticky Notes or Calculator. This restriction is by design in Windows, as these apps are not supported under the built-in Administrator account for security reasons. Users encountering this issue may need to log in with a standard user account or a different administrator account to use the apps. The tag covers troubleshooting steps and workarounds for this specific error, which often arises after migrating from older Windows versions like Windows 7.
  1. Amnesiac

    Windows 10 Apps won't open when logged in as local admin

    I get the error message 'App cannot be opened <Appname> cannot be opened using the local administrator account. Log in to a different account and try again.' attempting to run e.g. Sticky Notes, Calculator. I recently migrated from Windows 7 and this was never a problem there. I obviously...