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Calculator won't open in Windows 11.

Recently received a new Windows 11 AIO PC at work. The calculator will not open.

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I use the calculator on my phone but the windows one does work

make sure windows is fully updated

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Thanks. We ran the updates prior to posting the issue here, no luck.

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Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

I will ask a few questions, so I have a better idea of what solutions to provide.

When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently? What is your current Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver

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Hi John Dev,

This computer was unboxed and set up 4 or 5 weeks ago and the calculator hasn't ever worked.

The only changes would be the required and optional updates (Windows & Dell).

Windows 11 version 23H2; Build 22631.3296

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- Press the Win key + I to open Settings.

- Apps -> Installed apps -> scroll down to Calculator

- Click the three dots on the RHS -> Advanced options

- Under Reset try Repair first and if still not working try Reset

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Kindly try the methods below if it helps.

**Update Calculator app
Open Microsoft Store then Click 3 dots
Select Library
Update Calculator or click Update all

**Reset the Calculator app
Press Start then search Apps and Features
Search and click Calculator app
Click advanced options > Reset

**Reinstall Calculator app via PowerShell.
Press Windows key+X then select PowerShell(Admin)
Copy and paste the command to uninstall Calculator app

get-appxpackage *windowscalculator* | remove-appxpackage

After that, Proceed to reinstall Calculator app
Open Microsoft Store then search Windows Calculator
Click Install

or Install Calculator via PowerShell
Press Windows key+X then select PowerShell(Admin)
copy paste the following then hit Enter:

Get-AppXPackage *windowscalculator* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Restart your computer

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.


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John DeV
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John Dev, our IT department has locked/disabled the Microsoft Store, so that isn't an option.

I'll attempt the other suggestions tomorrow.

Thanks again.

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Thank you for updating me with that information. I look forward to receiving your update.

You're most welcome and have a great day.

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Hi _AW_,

I'll try these steps tomorrow.

Thanks so much.

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