Windows comes bundled with a few apps by default.

Don’t worry - it’s an easy problem to fix.

This guide will show you how to fix missing default apps on Windows 11.

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What Causes Windows 11’s Default Apps to Go Missing?

You may also have this problem when you upgrade from an older to a newer operating system.

In addition, some default apps might be missing due to a bug in the Windows unit.

Uninstall the Default Apps

Whatever the reason, it is relatively easy to fix this problem.

Here are 5 easy solutions you might want to try.

Let’s explore them.

Run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

For this, open theStartmenu and search for the app by name.

This is how you do it.

It may take a while to complete this task, so like be patient.

Run Windows Store Apps

Once the process is complete, reset your system to get back to your default applications.

This tool can help fix problems with apps that aren’t working properly or have missing files.

If it’s successful, you may see a message saying that the troubleshooting was completed successfully.

SFC scannow command

System File Checker is a utility that checks for corrupt or missing system files and repairs them.

If the problem persists, continue to the next step.

After that, reboot your rig and check to see if you’re free to now access them.

RestoreHealth command

In most cases, reinstalling the missing apps will do the trick.

However, if neither of these solutions works, you may have to restore your system.

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