How to fix Calculator app not working on Windows 11

There is no doubt that Windows 11 has improved features, including the functionality of a calculator. However, sometimes, you may encounter problems like the calculator not working properly when you really need it. It might crash, close suddenly when you open the app, or performance might lag.

This is a common issue on Windows 11, and many users have reported that they encountered this issue when using the built-in Microsoft Store apps, especially after Windows updates. Apparently, the problem arises mainly due to recent installation of incorrect Windows updates, user account issues, corrupted system files, firewalls blocking applications, or any unexpected modifications to registry keys.

While the cause could be anything, our main goal is to fix the problem. In this article, we have discussed all the possible fixes that can help you fix Calculator app not working on Windows 11. Let’s see how.....

Method 1: Re-register all Microsoft apps

You can also use the Powershell command to re-register all Microsoft Store apps, to check if it helps solve the calculator not opening issue. Let’s see how:

Step 1: Search for Powershell

in the Windows 11 search box Step 2: Now, right-click Powershell and click Run as administrator to open Powershell in administrator mode.

Step 3: Now, copy and paste the following path into an elevated Powershell window and Press Enter:

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

Wait until the command is fully executed and a success message is received.

Now, try to open the calculator app on your Windows 11 computer and check if it is working properly.

Method 2: Reset Calculator App

The Calculator app can be reset to its default state, which will delete all user data and make it like new. Therefore, you can try resetting the calculator and check if it helps you to use it again. That's it:

Step 1: Press the Windows I keys simultaneously to open the "Settings" window.

Step 2: In Settings Applications, click Apps and then click Installed on the right app.

Step 3: Next, in the Installed Applications window, go to the right , under Application List, look for Calculator.

Or you can search for

calculator in the search box to find it quickly

Now click on the three vertical dots next to it and select

Advanced options.

Step 4:On the next screen, go to "Reset" and click on "##" below #RESET" button.

Step 5:

Click "Reset" again in the prompt to confirm the operation. After the reset process is completed, restart your PC and try to open the calculator to check if it is working properly.

Method 3: Update the Calculator app

Windows Calculator is a Microsoft Store app, therefore, you need to get updates from the Store. Let's see how:

Step 1:

Navigate to Start and type Store in the Windows search bar.

Step 2:

Click on the result under "Best Match" to open the Store application. Here, click the book icon (

Library ) in the lower left corner of the application window.

Step 3:

In the Library window, click Get Updates in the upper right corner.

Step 4:

Now, wait for the store to look for updates. If available, you will see it in the list. Download and install updates for the calculator.

After installing the update, try opening the Calculator app and it should work fine.

Method 4: Remove the problematic Windows update

Sometimes, a recently installed Windows update can be the culprit and it can interfere with the Calculator app. In this case, it is recommended to uninstall the update and check if it solves the problem. Let’s see how:

Step 1:

Press the Windows R keys simultaneously on your PC to open the Run command window .

Step 2: In the Run command search box, type appwiz.cpl and press Enter key.

Step 3: This will open Programs and Features in the Control Panel "window.

On the left, click View installed updates.

Step 4: Now, under the Uninstall Updates section on the right, select the recently installed update that is causing the problem , right-click and select Uninstall.

After complete uninstallation, restart your PC and check if the Calculator app not working issue is now fixed.

Method 3: Run the Store App Troubleshooter

Windows 11 comes with all the essential tools and troubleshooters to help you fix built-in programs. Since the calculator comes pre-installed in the system and is a built-in Store app, it can be fixed using the Store App Troubleshooter. Let's see how to run the troubleshooter:

Step 1: Press the Windows I shortcut key combination to launch the Settings app.

Step 2: In the Settings window, click System on the left.

Step 3: Now, on the right side, scroll down and click on Troubleshooting.

Step 4: On the Troubleshooting settings page, click Other Troubleshooting on the right.

Step 5: Now, in the right pane, scroll down and under the "Other" section, go to Windows Store Apps and click "Run".

The troubleshooter will now start looking for any issues with the Store app and if any are found, it will automatically fix them.

Now, try opening the calculator and it should work.

Method Four: Runtimebroker.exe Process End Task

RuntimeBroker.exe is a background process that may play a role in the Calculator app not running issue on Windows 11. In this case, you can end the task of the runtimebroker.exe process and see if it helps resolve the issue. Please follow the instructions below to end the process:

Step 1: Press the Windows key and the R key simultaneously to open the Run command.

Step 2: Enter taskmgr in the search bar and press OK to open the TaskManager window.

Step 3: In the Task Manager window, under the Processes tab, go to Background Processes and Find Runtime Agent.

Select it and click the

End Mission button in the lower right corner.

Now, close the Task Manager window and check if the Calculator application is running.

Method 6: Reinstall the Calculator app

If the above method does not solve the problem, you can try to uninstall and reinstall the Calculator app. Many times, this helps troubleshoot problems when an application malfunctions. Let's see how to uninstall the app:

Step 1: Press the Windows I keys simultaneously, this will open the Settings application .

Step 2: Now, click on "Applications" in the "Settings" window.

Step 3: Next, on the right side, click Apps and Features on the right.

Step 4: Now, under the App List section on the right, look for the Calculatorapp.

Here, click the three dots next to it and click

Uninstall.

Step 5: Press the Uninstall button prompt again.

After completely uninstalling the application, restart your PC. Now, reinstall the calculator app from the store and run the app to check if it is working properly.

Method 7: Edit Registry Keys

Sometimes the calculator may not work if any registry keys are accidentally changed. In this case, you can edit the Registry Editor, which may help resolve the issue. Follow the following procedure to modify the registry key:

*Note – Before you continue to edit the registry key, create a backup of the original registry settings. This will help you recover any data you may have lost during the process.

Step 1: Simultaneously press the Windows R keys on your keyboard to open the "Run" command window.

第 2 步：在运行命令搜索框中，键入regedit并按Enter打开注册表编辑器窗口。

第 3 步：在注册表编辑器窗口中，导航到以下路径并按Enter：

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\StateChange\PackageList

现在，展开左侧的PackageList键，选择它下面的所有文件夹，然后点击Delete。

关闭注册表编辑器，重新启动您的 PC，现在尝试打开计算器应用程序并检查它是否正常工作。

方法 8：创建一个新的用户帐户

有时计算器应用程序可能无法在新的 Windows 11 设备上运行，因此问题可能是由于用户帐户。因此，如果您以管理员身份登录系统，则需要使用另一个用户帐户登录才能解决问题。为此，您需要创建一个新的本地帐户并使用该帐户登录。以下是创建新本地帐户的方法：

第 1 步：按Windows + I键打开“设置”窗口。

第 2 步：单击窗格左侧的帐户。

第 3 步：现在，在右侧，单击家庭和其他用户。

第 4 步：接下来，在右侧，转到“其他用户”部分，然后单击“添加其他用户”选项旁边的“添加帐户”按钮。

第五步：在微软账户提示中，点击我没有此人的登录信息链接。 

第 6 步：在下一个屏幕上，单击添加没有 Microsoft 帐户的用户。

第 7 步：您现在将到达为此 PC屏幕创建用户。在这里，创建一个新的用户名和密码，然后按Next。

现在，按照屏幕上的说明完成创建新用户帐户。

您现在可以重新启动 PC，并在系统启动时使用新用户帐户登录。

当您到达桌面时，您现在可以尝试打开计算器，它应该可以正常工作。

方法 9：启用用户帐户控制

Windows 11 中默认启用用户帐户控制 (UAC)，其工作是控制系统的安全性。但是，对于某些用户来说，UAC 弹出窗口可能会很烦人，因此他们将其禁用并忘记了它。这可能是计算器应用程序无法在 Windows 11 上运行的原因之一。让我们看看如何启用 UAC 提示并可能解决该问题：

第 1 步：同时按下键盘上的Windows + R键，这将打开“运行”命令框。

第 2 步：在搜索栏中，输入useraccountcontrolsettings并按OK。

第 3 步：当用户帐户控制设置窗口打开时，向上移动滑块并将其设置为始终通知。

按OK保存更改并退出。

现在，当您尝试打开计算器时，在 UAC 提示符下按是，应用程序应该会正常打开。

方法 10：运行 SFC 扫描

由于系统文件损坏，计算器可能无法打开，因此，运行内置的系统文件检查器工具可能会解决问题。让我们看看如何运行 SFC 扫描：

第一步：按Windows+R快捷键组合打开运行命令。

步骤 2：在搜索框中，键入cmd并同时按Ctrl + Shift + Enter键以打开提升的命令提示符窗口。

第 3 步：现在，在提升的命令提示符窗口中，运行以下命令并按Enter 键：

sfc/scannow

扫描过程需要一段时间，所以请耐心等待，直到结束。它将查找所有损坏的系统文件并当场修复它们。

看到成功消息后，关闭命令提示符并重新启动 PC。现在，检查计算器是否工作正常。

方法 11：DISM 扫描

SFC 扫描完成后，您还可以使用内置工具运行 DISM 扫描，以修复任何损坏的 Windows 映像文件。让我们看看如何运行扫描：

第 1 步：同时按下键盘上的Windows + R键，运行命令打开。

第二步：在运行命令搜索栏中输入cmd，同时按下Ctrl + Shift+Enter键。

第 3 步：这将打开具有管理员权限的命令提示符窗口。

在这里，键入以下命令并按Enter：

DISM /在线 /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

DISM 扫描也需要一段时间，因此请等到它结束并显示成功消息。一旦发现它们，它将立即修复系统上任何损坏的图像文件。

现在，重新启动您的 PC，计算器应该可以正常工作。

方法 12：使用 PowerShell 重新安装

您还可以使用 Windows Powershell 重新安装计算器，这可能会帮助您从头开始获得全新的应用程序。以下是使用 Powershell 重新安装应用程序的方法：

步骤 1：同时按Windows + R键以启动运行命令窗口。

步骤 2：在搜索框中键入Powershell ，同时按Ctrl + Shift + Enter键以打开具有管理员权限的Windows Powershell 。

第 3 步：现在，在Powershell窗口中运行以下命令并按Enter 键：

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCalculator* | 删除-appxpackage

这将卸载计算器应用程序。

完成后，关闭 Powershell 窗口并重新启动您的 PC。现在，转到商店并再次安装计算器应用程序。您现在应该可以正常使用该应用程序了。

方法 13：暂时禁用 Windows 防火墙

Windows 11 PC 上的防火墙有时可能会阻止应用程序，因为它可能对您的 PC 有害。在这种情况下，您可以暂时关闭防火墙，看看这是否可以帮助您解决计算器无法正常工作的问题。就是这样：

步骤 1：同时按Windows + R键打开运行命令窗口。

第 2 步：在运行命令搜索字段中，键入firewall.cpl并按Enter。

第 3 步：当Windows Defender 防火墙窗口打开时，转到窗格的左侧，然后单击打开或关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙。

第 4 步：接下来，在“自定义设置”窗口中，转到“专用网络设置”并选择“关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙（不推荐）”。

对公共网络设置也重复相同的操作。按OK保存更改。

现在，尝试打开计算器并检查问题是否仍然存在。

方法 15：安装挂起的 Windows 更新

有时，您的系统上可能有待安装的 Windows 更新等待安装，这可能是导致计算器无法在 Windows 11 上运行的问题的触发因素。只需安装待处理的更新以检查是否可以解决问题。以下是安装更新的方法：

第 1 步：在您的 PC 上同时按下Windows + I键，然后打开“设置”窗口。

第 2 步：在“设置”窗口的左侧，单击“ Windows 更新”。

第 3 步：接下来，转到屏幕右侧并单击Check for updates。

现在，等待 Windows 检查任何可用的更新。

完成后，它将显示待处理更新列表。

第 4 步：单击下载并安装以下载更新。

下载完成后，重新启动 PC 以完成安装更新。

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