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Windows 10 App Crashes Linked to Microsoft Store Update

Users report widespread issues with default apps failing after a recent update, with older hardware being a common factor.

Overview

  • A recent Microsoft Store update has caused default apps on Windows 10 to crash for many users, with no immediate fix available.
  • The issue seems to be linked to older hardware, particularly Intel Core 2 Duo and Quad processors, as well as AMD Athlon CPUs.
  • Affected apps include Microsoft Photos, Calculator, Movies & TV, Paint 3D, 3D Viewer, and the Feedback Hub.
  • Users have reported 35 pages of complaints on Microsoft's support forum, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem.
  • Microsoft has yet to officially comment on the issue or provide a timeline for a resolution.