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
    2017-12-06T22:09:16+00:00

    I have the same problem.  So I tried "troubleshooter" on power settings.  It said it fixed two issues: too long a time before computer goes to sleep and too long before the computer shuts down (as best I remember).  Time will tell if it worked

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-12T00:35:34+00:00

    I am having this same issue. Have you had any luck with the fix proposed by Microsoft?

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-14T07:19:51+00:00

    I have the absolute same problem, in addition, i'm experiencing this issue when i open the "settings" app of windows 10 as well. I just had a fresh setup of windows 10, so i doubt this is due to any corrupted file.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-25T01:20:45+00:00

    I have had the same problem for about three months now. I did a complete reinstall from clean media for other reasons. it made it worse. it was on a different hdd. trouble shooter identifies no problems.

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-12-26T01:47:39+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for providing details about your concern. Just to verify, what is the exact build of the Windows 10 that you're using? To get this:

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Click System.
    3. Click About.

    You can also do this:

    1. Hit Start.
    2. Type winver.
    3. Press Enter.

    We look forward to your response.

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