The error “The specified module could not be found” happening in Windows 11

So I just did this fix, couple of findings

The command for removing "Microsoft.Windows.Movies & TV" got a parsing error on the ampersand - I tried a few variations "&" and ("&") - but these tokens also got parse error

So went on the net and found this command for removing Movies & TV

"Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage"

This worked

Install from Microsoft Store was easy, install dates on the Photos and Movies & TV were updated to 1/13/2022, so this worked

The command to re-install also worked, however there were many messages about not being able to update, for example, sometimes "newer" version were already installed

> Type: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

So I think it may be helpful to update the instructions for removing Movies & TV

Also, you may want to add a note to take a few restore points before doing this

Lastly, I've seen that there are "Win 11" versions of the Photos app? I could not tell from the download info if I was just re-installing the Win 10 version

So we'll see if the error re-emerges, usually happens in a week or so...

Thanks for your help

Thanks for replying - I'm seeing the same behavior, after "fixing" the error it eventually happens again - this is only happening on my Win 11 install - I still have an "old" desktop running Win 10 where this error has never happened 

FYI - I did some testing with various apps on my Win 11, here is what I found:

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PICTURES with extensions .jpeg, .jpg, .HEIC

App: "Photos"

Result: Error - Specified procedure could not be found

Apps: "Paint" and "Adobe Photoshop"

Result: Successful Display

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VIDEO with extensions .mp4, .MOV

App: "Movies & TV"

Result: Error - Specified procedure could not be found

App: "Windows Media Player"

Result: Successful Playback

Hi jmwatt1234,

Methods to uninstall and redeploy these apps could be tried:

1. Uninstall apps:

• Press and hold Windows + X and open Windows PowerShell (Administrator) > Type: get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage > Hit Enter to run the command to uninstall Photos app.
• Press and hold Windows + X and open Windows PowerShell (Administrator) > Type: get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Movies & TV* | remove-appxpackage > Hit Enter to run the command to uninstall Movies & TV app.

Download apps from Microsoft Store to see the result.

2. Press and hold Windows + X and open Windows PowerShell (Administrator) > Type: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} > Press Enter to run this command to redeploy all built-in apps of Windows.

Feel free to let me know if any update.

Hi Lynn--

So the error re-occurred. Here are some test results.

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PICTURES with extensions .jpeg, .jpg, .HEIC

App: "Photos"

Result: Error - Specified procedure could not be found

Apps: "Paint" and "Adobe Photoshop"

Result: Successful Display

=============================================

VIDEO with extensions .mp4, .MOV

App: "Movies & TV"

Result: Error - Specified procedure could not be found

App: "Windows Media Player"

Result: Successful Playback

So what would be the best way to "fix" "Photos" and "Movies & TV" ?

Is there a way to just re-install these apps?

I normally use "Photos" app - the icon with the "blue mountain like" image

I also have photo shop elements installed - I'll use the photo shop app for the next few weeks to see if issue re-occurs

My PC has 200+ GB free space and I have always installed with default folders

So I understand your reply to mean that if the error does re-occur using the Photo Shop app then I should try the "in-place" update - right?

Thank You for all of your assistance