Microsoft Teams is a reliable business collaboration app that comes pre-installed on Windows computers.

One such instance is when Microsoft Teams fails to open on your Windows computer.

Hence, it’s a good idea to check Microsoft Teams' service status before troubleshooting the Teams app.

Microsoft Teams Displayed on Laptop

Head to theMicrosoft service status pageand find out if Teams' servers are operational.

If the servers are down, you must wait before Microsoft fixes the issue on its end.

Here’s how you’ve got the option to go about it.

Close Microsoft Teams Using Task Manager

After completing the above steps, make a run at open Microsoft Teams again.

However, it’s not uncommon for this data to become corrupted over time.

When this happens, Microsoft Teams might fail to launch on your rig.

Clear Microsoft Teams Cache in Windows

Thankfully, it’s both easy and safe to get rid of Microsoft Teams cache data on Windows.

To trigger the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:

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Here are the steps for the same.

Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows will start repairing the app and display a checkmark after completing the process.

If the problem persists, you’re free to consider resetting the Teams app on your setup.

A quick reinstall can help you update the Teams app and fix problems caused due to app file corruption.

Repair Microsoft Teams App on Windows

To reinstall Microsoft Teams on your Windows computer:

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Here’s how to run it.

Wait for the scan to complete and start your rig.

Reset Microsoft Teams App on Windows

Then, take a stab at relaunch the Teams app.

Scan for Malware

If your box is infected with malware, it could prevent apps from launching on Windows.

Allow the app to perform an in-depth scan of your gear’s files.

Uninstall Microsoft Teams on Windows

If any threats are discovered, take the necessary steps to remove them from your box.

If you need help with that, check our guide onhow to remove threats found by Microsoft Defender.

SFC Scan in Terminal window

Scan for Malware on Windows