Windows 11 problems are now causing Microsoft's own apps to fail whats going on?

Date:
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:23:58 +0000

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Windows 11 is having problems loading apps made by Microsoft, which is rather embarrassing to put it mildly.

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It looks like Windows 11 is being hit by a very embarrassing problem, with pre-installed apps such as the Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard and Voice Typing failing to load for some users.

With Windows 11 S mode, which is a version of the operating system that
limits where you can download apps from, the Start menu is also not working for some users.

The fact that Microsoft-made apps arent able to run on a Microsoft-made operating system isnt a great look, which is why the company has rushed out a fix for some of the issues.

Known as KB4006746 , this looks like it fixes several of the issues, but Snipping Tool, one of the most popular apps, remains broken for some.

Snipping Tool allows users to capture screenshots in Windows 11 with a
variety of options, such as taking screenshots of only parts of the screen,
so it can be a genuinely useful tool.

As The Verge reports , Microsoft hasnt mentioned when a fix for the snipping tool will arrive, but it has suggested a workaround , where users should use the Print Screen key on your keyboard and paste the screenshot into your document. You can also paste it into Paint to select and copy the section you want.

Its certainly not ideal, so hopefully Microsoft fixes the Snipping Tool
issues soon as well. Until then, check out our guide on how to take screenshots in Windows 11 for more options. Whats going on?

Having pre-installed apps fail to load in Windows 11 is a pretty troubling issue, and doesnt make for a good first impression for people who have just upgraded to the new operating system, so whats going on?

According to Microsoft, this has been caused by an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate, which expired October 31, 2021.

The company doesnt go into any more details about the problem, which is also causing issues with the Accounts section of the Settings app in Windows 11 S mode, but the fact that Microsoft has allowed one of its own certificated to expire, causing problems in Windows 11, is certainly embarrassing. At least many of the issues have been quickly fixed, though were not sure why the Snipping Tool issue remains.

If you're encountering any issues, make sure you check out our guide on how
to fix common Windows 11 problems for more advice. (Image credit: Stokkete / Shutterstock) Analysis: Come on, Microsoft

This whole mess seems like it could have been easily avoided if Microsoft hadnt allowed the certificate to expire. The fact that its a Microsoft certificate causing problems for Microsoft apps in a Microsoft operating system means the blame for all of this lies squarely with Microsoft.

Embarrassing problems like this are the last thing a new operating system needs. Microsoft wants as many people as possible to upgrade to Windows 11 , but issues like this will put people off.

Whats especially worrying is that Windows 10 started off strong, but in
recent years its reputation was tarnished by botched updates that introduced more problems than they seemed to fix .

One of Windows 11s main selling points was that it could be a clean break
from Windows 10, and a chance to reset Microsofts reputation when it came to operating systems. As our Windows 11 review points out, this latest release has a whole load of potential, but mistakes like this could mean it ends up like Windows 10 and no one wants that. We pick the best early Black Friday laptop deals



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