A startup app might be launching when your PC boots, causing the problem.

On the right pane, review each app.

In this case, launch the app as an administrator to fix the problem.

The Start Menu on Windows 11.

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In theUser Account Control (UAC)prompt, select “Yes.”

In this case, run Windows built-in App Compatibility Troubleshooter to find and fix the apps compatibility problems.

Start by right-clicking the apps shortcut on your desktop and choosing “Properties.”

‘Startup Apps’ highlighted in Task Manager.

enter the “Compatibility” tab and select “Run Compatibility Troubleshooter.”

Wait while the tool runs various checks and finds issues with the app.

Then, follow the tools recommendations to fix your problem.

‘Disable’ highlighted for an app in Task Manager.

Activate Developer Mode

Windows 11sDeveloper Modeallows users to run unsigned Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps.

This way, you could install UWP apps from outside the Microsoft Store.

If your issue is with such an app, turn on Developer Mode to fix your issue.

‘Run as Administrator’ highlighted for an app in Start Menu.

To activate that mode, launch parameters using Windows+i.

In the left sidebar, select “System.”

On the right pane, choose “For Developers.”

‘Run Compatibility Troubleshooter’ highlighted in an app’s properties.

Activate the “Developer Mode” option, then choose “Yes” in the prompt.

Quit configs and launch your app.

In this case, uninstall and reinstall the app to fix your issue.

Windows 11’s App Compatibility Troubleshooter.

Depending on how your app works, you may or may not lose your saved data in the app.

snag the three dots next to the app, and choose “Uninstall.”

In the open prompt, select “Uninstall” to delete the app.

‘System’ and ‘For Developers’ highlighted in Windows 11 Settings.

Reinstall the app by visiting the app developers website, downloading the app, and running the app installer.

There may also be a version on the Microsoft Store, if you want to try that.

This usually happens when the developer doesnt add support for the latest Windows version to their apps.

‘Developer Mode’ highlighted in Windows 11 Settings.

SomeCPUs are built using x86-64, whereas others are built on Arm.

Arm-based CPUs are common in mobile devices, like phones, tablets, andsome Windows laptops.

Or, look for an alternative app that does the same job.

‘Uninstall’ highlighted for an app in Windows 11 Settings.

Google is your friend when it comes to finding apps (or anything else, for that matter).