All Windows Basic Apps Will Not Run After E-Window 11 Home Update

Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

Since Windows apps are not working, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Repair built-in Windows apps:

Open Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell(Admin) (Press Windows key + X then click Terminal(Admin))

Copy, paste, and enter the command below:

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

Then hit Enter. Once the process is done, restart the PC and check.

If none of the above solutions work, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade, which will update the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

Kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4252110/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11

The system is severely corrupted after the Windows 11 Home update. Because basic Windows apps, Office, and even the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter will not run, the most effective solution is an in‑place repair (repair install) of Windows 11 using the Windows 11 ISO.

This keeps personal files and installed apps while replacing damaged system components.

Follow these steps:

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO
   • Go to the official Windows 11 download page and download the Windows 11 ISO file.
   • Make sure the ISO language matches the current Windows display language.
2. Prepare the PC
   • Disconnect from the internet.
   • Disconnect all external devices except mouse and keyboard.
   • Temporarily disable any third‑party antivirus/security software.
3. Start the repair install
   • In File Explorer, right‑click the downloaded ISO and select “Mount” (or double‑click it).
   • In the mounted drive, run Setup.exe.
   • When prompted, choose the option to install Windows 11.
   • Very important: select the option to keep personal files and apps.
4. Complete setup
   • Let the setup finish; the PC will restart several times.
   • After completion, sign in and test basic Windows apps and Office again.

If, after the repair install, some specific apps still fail, use:

• Repair apps from Settings (for Store/modern apps):
  1. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
  2. Select the More icon next to the problematic app.
  3. Select Advanced options > Repair (or Reset if Repair does not fix it).
• Repair apps from Control Panel (for classic desktop programs like Office):
  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
  3. Right‑click the program and select Repair, or Change and follow the on‑screen instructions.

If uninstalling or reinstalling classic programs still fails after the repair install, then run the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter again:

1. Download MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab.
2. Run it and follow the steps to fix install/uninstall issues and corrupted registry keys.

If even the repair install fails or cannot be started, the remaining option is a full reset of Windows (Reset this PC) with “Keep my files,” which reinstalls Windows while preserving personal data but removes apps and settings.

References:

• Repair apps and programs in Windows
• Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
• Troubleshoot problems updating Windows
• i get this code when i try to update windows 0x8007041D. - Microsoft Q&A
• Plethora of issues relating to windows and possibly security. - Microsoft Q&A
• AppInstall - Microsoft Q&A