Apps Won't Open or Keep Crashing in Windows

Restart your PC

Temporary application or Windows errors can often be cleared with a restart.

Update the application

Install the latest available version of the affected program.

Repair the application

Navigate to:

Settings > Apps > Installed apps

Find the application, open Advanced options, and use Repair if available.

Reinstall the application

Uninstall the program, restart your PC, and reinstall it from the application's official website.

Install required runtimes

Some applications depend on components such as:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

  • .NET

  • DirectX

Install these components directly from Microsoft.

Check Event Viewer

Application crash information may appear under:

Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Application

This information can help identify the module causing the crash.