Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem to help you get back into your apps.

So, lets dive in and explore all the easy ways to address the issue at hand.

Turn Off the Windows Defender Firewall

The Windows Defender Firewall often prevents you from running malicious apps.

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When it detects a threat, it usually pops up various error messages.

However, the tool might also prevent you from running third-party apps that aren’t faulty.

In such instances, it might be worth disabling this tool.

Turning off the Defender Firewall on Windows

However, remember to switch it on again after resolving the issue at hand.

Use the System Troubleshooters

TheWindows system troubleshooterscan help you resolve almost any problem on your PC.

However, you have to pick the right tool depending on the nature of the problem.

Running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

For example, are you experiencing issues when running apps from the Microsoft Store?

If so, then the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter could help.

In such instances, the System Maintenance troubleshooter should help.

Running the System Maintenance Troubleshooter on Windows

In this case, the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter should help.

Here are the steps for running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

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Fix or Replace Corrupted System Files

Struggling to deal with the issue using the built-in troubleshooters?

Running the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

If so, then you should use sophisticated diagnostic tools such as CHKDSK, SFC, and DISM.

These three tools always come in handy for fixing or replacing corrupted system files.

Finally, reset your gear once the CHKDSK scan is complete.

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If the issue persists, try running the DISM and SFC tools.

Here are the steps for running a DISM scan:

Wait for the process to complete.

From there, run an SFC scan through these steps:

Wait for the scan to complete.

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Finally, end the Command Prompt and cycle your machine to save these changes.

So, the best solution is to find the problematic apps and do something about them.

For example, you could update or reinstall any suspicious third-party app.

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If the issue persists, you might consider deleting your faulty apps.

If you struggle to find any suspicious app on your unit, tryperforming a clean boot.

That way, your machine will boot up and run only the essential apps required by the operating system.

Using a Restore Point on Windows

In this case, all your third-party apps wont be running in the background.

If clean booting resolves the problem, then its clear that theres a third-party app thats causing problems.

If so, then the System Restore tool could help.

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When using the System Restore tool, your PC will return to its previous state.

During this process, the unit will get rid of any recent systems issues.

So, this could also get rid of the App does not support the contract specified error.

When you update Windows, the system installs the latest features that eliminate most security threats and bugs.

In most cases, such errors are resulting from changes in the system prefs or faulty third-party apps.

Struggling to install apps on your rig?

There are some solutions for that too.