Windows 10 apps won't open fully on first try - have to close and reopen for them to work

Anonymous
2017-09-01T19:09:08+00:00

Windows Apps such as the Windows Store, Calculator app, Skype app, and Mail app usually do not open fully on the first try. The app window will show up, but the functions are not available. I will only see the logo of the app in the center of the solid theme color.

However, if I close the window and reopen the app, it will work fine.

Does anyone know how to fix this so that an app will open normally the first time?

(I have attached a picture of the Calculator app to demonstrate the problem.)

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-04-27T07:49:28+00:00

    I've attached a screenshot of the version of windows I'm running...is it the same as yours?

    maybe you could try doing the following if changing the power plans isn't working for you anymore.

    1. delete all power plans and create a new one. (I know it isn't working but just do it once more)
    2. open command prompt as admin and type the following powercfg.exe /hibernate off

    what I've noticed is that turning off hibernation seemed to have solved all the problems. It worked for me and hopefully it'll work for you too! I haven't had this problem since I used @Xittenn's solution and also disabled hibernate.

    also just to be sure that it isn't because of some broken registry files or something just run a proper clean up as well. I would recommend using IoBits Advanced SystemCare....not sure if that's what it's called but if you google it I'm sure you'll find the right one.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-16T19:12:37+00:00

    I did ctrl+alt+delete and closed cortana, this issue has now gone away (at least for now). Cortana just reopens immediately it seems but at least a clue, probably related to cortana.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-25T13:19:42+00:00

    I had the exact same problem with the store apps initially, now the office apps appear to be affected.  None of these solutions have worked for me.  Has anyone come up with a definitive solution to this issue?  I'm using a Dell XPS desktop with Windows 10 version 1803 (OS Build 17134.165).  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-25T13:38:16+00:00

    I found a solution elsewhere that may apply for you. You just do a normal shutdown (not a restart) then wait a few seconds and turn it back on. It triggers some lingering update.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-07-25T15:19:41+00:00

    Disabling cortana helped for a wee bit but the problem came back again and with a vengeance. The permanent solution is to re-install windows, haven't faced this problem since.

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