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.

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.