File System Error (-2147219196) - Can't open photos, groove, calculator...

Anonymous
2018-05-05T01:57:35+00:00

Updated to Version 1803 OS Build 17134.1

Now cannot open Photos, Groove, Calculator, and I'm sure a bunch of other apps....

Any help would be appreciated.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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Anonymous
2018-05-05T02:32:07+00:00

Open Start, type: powershell

Right click PowerShell

Click Run as administrator



Type the following command then hit Enter, exit PowerShell then restart, then try updating through the Store again.



Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($\_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

Check if you can launch the Microsoft Store, then update the apps.

If this does not work, I recommend you attempt a repair upgrade:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-07-20T21:11:34+00:00

    And also see this video for reference

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhltGgQJiA&t=108s

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-20T20:58:34+00:00

    Hi,

    I've tried to follow your steps, but nothing happens!

    I've also tried to uninstall and reinstall the app!

    error in system file (-2147219196)

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-20T16:39:12+00:00

    I removed the app in PowerShell, but still after reinstall the app crashed. 

    I had to remove the faulty app's directory from where windows stores the apps. 

    X:\program files\windowsapps\ (hidden)

    After that reinstall again.

    App working again. 

    Hi Microne71, your method saved my app. I changed the permission to my administrator, and I did not reinstall the Photo app, it worked! Oh before the tried to open a file, I did push the button "repair" in app settings, so I am not sure which fix it but thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-20T15:33:56+00:00

    I removed the app in PowerShell, but still after reinstall the app crashed. 

    I had to remove the faulty app's directory from where windows stores the apps. 

    X:\program files\windowsapps\ (hidden)

    After that reinstall again.

    App working again.

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