not opening

About this tag
The 'not opening' tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting scenarios where Windows applications, system utilities, or store apps fail to launch. Common issues include Windows apps not opening after updates like 21H1, the Store App refusing to start, Windows Explorer not responding when right-clicking the Start orb, and programs showing errors such as 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file.' Users also report Sticky Notes not opening after a restart, and general program launch failures affecting Skype, iTunes, and Steam. Solutions discussed involve resetting the PC, checking local policies, scanning for malware, using Safe Mode, and restoring system files. The tag focuses on practical fixes for Windows 7 and later versions.
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    How do i fix windows apps updating and not opening and having a line, can someone get me a copy of your packages folder for windows apps.

    How do i fix windows apps updating and not opening and having a line, can someone get me a copy of your packages folder for windows apps. that happend when i updated to 21h1 , can resetting your pc help?
    • windowsnoob
    • Thread
    • 21h1 app error fix not opening package reset troubleshooting updating windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  2. Windows 10 Store App won't open

    Having trouble with Store App. Please see the screen shot. RonBin79

  3. Windows 7 Windows Explorer not opening on right click of Windows Orb

    When right clicking on the Windows 7 orb and selecting Open Windows Explorer, nothing happens. I am guessing someone has set a local policy on the build prior to creating the image. Does anyone know a way to reset this?
    • kjohnso5
    • Thread
    • explorer image issues local policy not opening reset right click troubleshooting user interface windows 7 windows orb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cannot Open Any Programs - get Error Message "windows cannot access specified device, path or file .

    Hi, Newbie here and it is not even my own PC. My kid has a Toshiba Mini Notebook (NB255) with Windows 7 Starter. Starting yesterday we can no longer open any programs on the Notebook. The system boots and the desktop loads but only a small number of system? programs load and then nothing...
    • laopa
    • Thread
    • computer issues desktop issues error message file access malware mini laptop not opening path access programs safe mode security software startup system restore tech support toshiba troubleshooting update user help windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Sticky Notes Not Opening

    I used to use the sticky notes on my computer, and when I restarted it they wouldn't open anymore. If I search for 'sticky notes' it will come up with what my notes used to say, but won't let me click on them. If I try opening them, nothing happens. What can I do?
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    Windows 7 Programs not opening

    Hi, Recently my laptop won't open any programs. Skype, Itunes, Steam, they just won't open. Firefox / Internet Explorer are the only ones that work but they can't play flash files without crashing. When I right click steam in add / remove programs and click repair it tells me the file is "on a...
    • Chocobro
    • Thread
    • access issues browser crash defrag flash files games itunes laptop music not opening programs repair resource issues skype steam
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support