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How to Get Back Your Apps in Windows 10, 8.1
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10 appshave disappeared, what can I do?This is a very common question amongWindows 10users. In this guide, we’ll list 4 solutions that you can use to fix the problem.
Have you logged in to yourWindows 8.1orWindows 10operating system and you noticed that all your apps went missing? Follow the tutorial below to learn what options you have in order to get your apps back and what should you do to prevent this from happening again.
The apps inWindows 8.1orWindows 10might be deleted or it might be a system malfunction. But with the help of the system restore feature inWindows 8.1orWindows 10we can get all of these apps back and also see what caused this issue to happen.
How to get your Windows 10 apps back if they’re gone
1. Restart your computer
2. Open System Restore
3. Clear Windows Store cache
If you still can’t find your apps, try clearing theWindows Storecache. To do this, open a new Run window and simply enter the following command:WSReset.exe.
4. Install the latest Windows 10/ Microsoft Store updates
If you’re running outdatedWindows 10OS versions or it’s been a while since you last updated theWindows StoreApp, this may explain why yourWindows 10 appshave disappeared. To fix this issue, you need to install the latestWindows 10and Microsoft Store updated.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Update and hit the ‘Check for updates’ button.
To update the Microsoft Store apps, click on the app menu, go to Download and updates and install all the pending updates.
That is pretty much it. You most likely caught a virus or malicious code that might have deleted your apps on theStart screenon yourWindows 8.1orWindows 10PC. Checking your system for viruses and launching system restore on the operating system will most definitely bring back the apps you once had. If you have additional questions on this article, let us know in the comments below and we will help you as soon as possible.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
