It is possible that on some occasion one of the applications that you have installed in Windows 10 start to fail. The reasons why this happens can be the most varied, but it is clear that it fails and you cannot use it normally. In that case we have to do something about it. The operating system gives us a tool that will help us.
Because in Windows 10 we can repair or reset apps that we have installed. In this way, we can end the faults that are in them. Thus, they will work normally again and we can continue to enjoy using them on the computer. How can we achieve this? We tell you the steps below.
The problem with this method is that not all the applications we have on our computer are compatible with this method. Although it is possible in most apps that we have installed from the Microsoft Store or most of those that are installed by default on your Windows 10 computer. In these cases we can use them.
Therefore, once we have this clear, we are ready to start the process. If there has been an app that is starting to fail on your computer, this may be the ideal solution for you. We hope it helps.
Repair or reset apps
The first thing we have to do is open Windows 10 settings in the computer. To do this, we can use the Win + I key combination. The operating system settings will then open on the screen. Of all the sections that appear on the screen, we must enter the applications section.
Within this menu we have to look at the left column. We then click on the Option Applications and Features. So we will be able to see all the apps that we have installed on the computer directly. Next, in this list of applications, we have to look for the one that was giving us problems. Then click on said application. You will see that you get some options on the screen. One of them, on which we must click, is the advanced options.
It is an option that it is only compatible with some of the apps that we have in Windows 10. Therefore, it is possible that there is an app in which you enter the advanced options and then you do not get the possibility of restoring or repairing said app. It depends on each one. But the usual thing is that we have this possibility.
Once we are inside these advanced options, you get two options on the screen. You can repair or reset the application. We will tell you briefly what each of these options means. So that you know which is the one that suits you in your specific situation:
- Repair application: The application data will not be erased. What Windows 10 does is check the errors that are or could be in the application and will look for a solution to them. So if you have a fault, not too serious, it is better to try this option.
- Reset application: By using this option you will lose all the application data, unless the application itself has saved some of the data in the cloud, as some do. When you use this method, what you are doing is that the app installs again and returns to the original configuration. You can use it if it is giving too many problems or directly does not work.
Undoubtedly, They are two extremely useful tools that Windows 10 provides us. In a fairly simple way we will be able to end many problems that there are in our applications. Unfortunately, we will not be able to use it with all the apps we have on our computer. But if it is possible to use it with an app that is giving you problems, do not hesitate to do it. In many cases it ends with minor malfunctions. If it's something more serious, resetting is highly effective as well. Have you ever used this option?