Some Windows 11 built-in apps might not work on your system

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Redmond tech giant is actually warning its users that, while on Windows 11, they might experience issues opening or using some built-in apps and features due to an expired digital certificate.

As you can imagine, this is disconcerting news, since everyone was starting to think that the waters are calming down and the new OS is becoming increasingly stable.

But this actually explains the recentproblems that a lot of us had with the Snipping Tool, which is also one of the apps included in this whole situation.

Snipping Tool and Touch Keypad may not work for all of us

UPDATE:There is a cumulative update (KB4006746) that will fix the touch keyboard, voice typing, emoji panel, and issues with the getting started and tips sections of Windows 11.

You’ll be able to find this patch by checking for updates in the Windows Update section of Settings in Windows 11.

Microsoft explained that starting on November 1, 2021, some users might be unable to open or use certain built-in Windows apps or parts of some built-in apps that have not installed KB5006746, released October 21, 2021.

This is caused by an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate, which expired on October 31, 2021. Devices running in S mode are more likely to be affected.

The complete list of apps and features potentially impacted by this Windows 11, version 21H2 known issue includes:

Redmond officials alsostatedthat affected Windows 11 users can install the KB5006746 release preview update.

This cumulative update was designed to resolve issues impacting the Touch Keyboard, the Voice Typing and Emoji Panel, the Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI), and the Getting Started and Tips feature.

Also, the company is currently working on a fix to address this new known issue which will be provided with a future update.

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Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Some Windows 11 built-in apps might not work on your system

Snipping Tool and Touch Keypad may not work for all of us