Windows 10 new Dell laptop apps crash; MS store fails

The IT support from your workplace should have set up the thing for you. They should be aware if an application is incompatible with W10. You shouldn't be doing their job. Why don't you perform a reset and let them do the installations? Even if you are off-site, they can easily do it remotely.

Okay so we know the hardware is in good shape, and you're not using any 3rd-party AV. I assume you've verified the software you've installed works with W10, yes?

Here's something you can try to troubleshoot what might be causing the problem, without uninstalling all your software:

Set the machine to perform a "clean boot". This means all 3rd party software startup functions are temporarily disabled, the machine boots only with MS programs, and we see if things operate correctly or not.
Clean Boot - Perform in Windows 10 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts - Windows 10 Forums

If things work properly, then we know some 3rd party software is conflicting, and as we re-enable them one by one, we identify the culprit. Sometimes incompatible software can be modified to work in W10 by using the Compatibility Mode feature, but we'd need to identify the particular software first.

Perhaps in the Clean Boot State, you could try the repair install once more, using the ISO on the desktop, mounting it, and running setup.exe. Once the OS is functioning properly, we can work on the 3rd-party software.

EDIT: Please turn OFF Fast Startup and give the machine a complete shutdown. Then turn it on again.
Fast Startup - Turn On or Off in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
Then, set a restore point.
System Restore Point - Create in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Okay, glad you got the repair install to work. I don't understand why it didn't fix things, but let's try this:

Open an Admin Command Prompt window (right-click the start button to select). In the black box that opens, enter:

Code:

sfc /scannow

Notice the space before the forward slash. Here is the tut:
SFC Command - Run in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
We're looking for the result No integrity violations found. If it reports found and fixed, or found but could not repair, reboot and run it again, up to three times. If you still don't get a green light, move to the next steps.

Clear and reset the Store Cache
Store Cache - Clear and Reset in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Re-register the Store in W10
Store - Re-register in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

If necessary, reinstall & re-register apps
Apps - Reinstall and Re-register in Windows 8 and 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Of course, if there's still any software on the machine that is incompatible with W10, we're going to continue to have issues.
Using Ccleaner Free, please provide a list of installed programs:




Post the text file between [ code ] [ /code ] tags using the # sign.

Also, a snippet of all your enabled startup programs in Task Manager would help.

philc43 said:

I'm happy to try and step in to help here. :)

Can you confirm what version and build you are now on. There was an update earlier this week which should bring you to build 10586.494.

Please check via Settings -> System and look at the About screen.

Thanks Phil, I appreciate your help. :)
@KBHopper, Phil will pick up here, as I have urgent personal matters which require my attention atm. Thanks.

KBHopper said:

SFC no violations

Reset store cache; no result

Re-register Store; no result

Reinstall/re-register apps; no result

Unexpected outcome. Last two should have worked. They worked for me in essentially identical condition as you stated.

Major Windows apps like Calculator, Calendar and the like open then immediately close...even the Microsoft Store won't work. I am beyond frustrated.

Actually I have faced this issue a few times.

If those does not work for you, better you go for a Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade. That will be an easier and less time consuming fix, apparently. Speaking from personal experience.