Whenever you try to open a Windows app such as Photos app, Calculator or UWP app, you may see an error message "Give us a minute, we are updating the application“On your Windows 10 PC. You can also see this message for OneNote and others.
Apparently, the error appears due to a lack of communication between your system and the (application specific) update to download. While you may want to check your internet connection once to make sure it's the culprit, most of the time it doesn't help.
The good news is that there are several methods that can help you fix the Windows application error "Give us a minute, we are updating the application“On the Windows PC 10. Follow the methods below to access the desired application again.
Method 1: Run the Windows Application Troubleshooter
Step 1: print Windows + I together on the keyboard to open the file settings window.
Step 2: A settings window, click Update and security.
Step 3: In the next window, go to the left side of the panel and click Solve problems.
Now go to the right side of the window, scroll down and click Additional troubleshooting tools.
4 phase: A Additional troubleshooting tools window, scroll down and select Windows Store App.
Then click Run the troubleshooter button below it.
It will start detecting the problem and if it finds it it will automatically fix all the basic problems and also display the troubleshooting report.
This should fix your problem with the specific application, however, if you still encounter the error then try the second method.
Method 2: Reset the specific store app that is causing the problem
The first thing that comes to mind is to run the troubleshooter for the specific app and check if it can detect any problems and fix them accordingly.
Step 1: press the Windows + I keyboard keys together to open the file settings window.
Step 2: A settings window, click Applications.
Step 3: A Applications window, you will immediately reach the window App and features section. On the right side of the panel, scroll down to find the UWP app that is returning the error.
For example, we are faced with and we have problems with Movies and TV application.
Then select the application and click Advanced options Right away.
4 phase: A Advanced options page, go to Restart option and click Restart button below.
Step 5: A warning message will open. Read it and once you're sure you want to reset the app, click Restart still.
Once the reboot process is complete, you can go back and try to open the app. It should work fine now. But if you still have a problem, follow the third method.
Method 3: re-register all Windows Store apps
You can re-register all Windows Store apps without the need for an active internet connection. All you need to do is run a simple command in Windows Powershell and your applications can be restored. Let's see how.
* Note: Before making any changes, be sure to create a system restore point first.
Step 1: Go to the bottom left of the desktop and right-click on Home button.
Step 2: From the context menu, select Windows Powershell (Administration) Open Windows Powershell with administrator rights.
Step 3: A Windows Powershell window (administrator mode), run the following command and press Log in:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$ ($ _. InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml"}
This will re-register or reinstall all apps from the Windows Store. Now restart your PC and you will be able to find any Microsoft Store apps that are missing as a result.
However, if that doesn't help either, you can try the fourth method.
Method 4: Run System File Checker / DISM
Solution 1: Run SFC / Scannow
Step 1: Navigate to Windows icon (Home button) at the bottom left of the desktop and find Symbol of the system.
Step 2: Right-click on the result and select Run as administrator from the context menu to open Symbol of the system in administrator mode.
Step 3: A Symbol of the system (Administration), run the following command and press Log in:
sfc / scannow
The process takes time, so be patient until it's complete. It will identify corrupt files and fix them on the spot.
When finished, restart your PC and try to open the application. The problem should clear up.
Alternatively, you can try the DISM Online command to repair Windows Component Store.
Solution 2: Run the DISM command
Step 1: Navigate to Windows icon (Home button) at the bottom left of the desktop and find Symbol of the system.
Step 2: Right-click on the result and select Run as administrator from the context menu to open Symbol of the system in administrator mode.
Step 3: A Symbol of the system (Administration), execute the following command and press Log in:
Dism / Online / Cleanup Image / RestoreHealth
Wait until the process is complete. It will repair any damage to the system image from a Windows Update source.
You should now be able to open the file Windows shop application you're having trouble with.
If you want an easier way to run sfc / scannow or DISM then follow the next solution.
Solution 3: Run SFC / Scannow or DISM using .Bat File
Step 1: print Win + R keys together on the keyboard to open the file Run command.
Step 2: A Run command search box, type Notepad and press Log in.
Step 3: Copy the following syntax and paste it into the file path Which opens:
@echo off date /t & time /t echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup echo ... date /t & time /t echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth echo ... date /t & time /t echo SFC /scannow SFC /scannow date /t & time /t pause
4 phase: Save the file in the desired location and name the file according to your needs.
press the Save to save changes and exit.
Step 5: Now go to the desktop and right click on . Beat archive. Please select Run as administrator in the context menu.
Keep running this .bat file until it stops reporting errors. Restart your PC and you should now be able to open the application without errors.
If none of the above methods work, there may be damage to the system. If so, you can try a fresh start. The best part is that performing a fresh start will keep all your data, remove all third-party apps, and force you to update your Windows 10 operating system to the latest version.
For this, I have come to settingsclick your Update and security, To select Recovery on the left side and on the right side, below Restart this PC section, click Home. Then click Save my files, Select the cloud o locale option, click change the settingsand set it to Restore pre-installed apps.
That's it and your PC is brand new now. Now you shouldn't have a problem with any of the Windows Store apps.
