It can be frustrating when apps and programs installed on Windows 11 encounter issues from time to time. To get them working again, many users resort to uninstalling and reinstalling them on their devices. However, before you uninstall the app, you can try to repair it.
Windows 11 provides several built-in tools and methods to repair apps and programs, ensuring a smoother computing experience. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to repair apps and programs in Windows 11.
How to Repair Apps and Programs in Windows 11
Sometimes, minor glitches, app cache, or corrupted files can cause them to stop working on your system. However, you can bring them back to a functional state by following the below-mentioned methods.
1. Repairing Apps using Windows Settings
You can repair apps and programs on your device using the Windows Settings app. With it, you can repair both native and third-party apps. However, it is primarily used to repair UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps from the Microsoft Store.
Additionally, using Windows Settings, you can repair the default apps that come pre-installed with your Windows 11 computer.
Here are the steps you can follow to repair them:
1. Press the Window + I keys shortcut to open the Settings app.
2. Click on the Apps tab on the left pane and select the Installed Apps option.

3. Here, you will find a list of installed apps and programs on your system. Scroll to the app that needs repairing and click on the horizontal three-dot menu icon next to its name.
4. Here, click on the Advanced Options from the menu that appears.

5. Here, I am trying to repair the Mail and Calendar app for this guide. To do so, scroll down to the Reset section and click on the Repair button.
6. After that, Windows will attempt to repair the app, and you’ll see a checkmark next to the Repair button when the process completes.

7. If repairing the app does not fix it, then you can also try to reset it to the default settings. For that, click on the Reset button.

2. Repairing Apps using the Control Panel
You can also use Control Panel to repair apps and programs installed from outside the Microsoft Store and those installed from the software’s official site.
To manage these apps and programs, you have to use the Control Panel, where you can repair them.
Here’s how you can repair apps and programs using the Control Panel on Windows 11.
1. Click on the Start button.
2. Type Control Panel on the search box and Open it.

3. In the Control Panel window, click on the Programs > Programs and Features option.

4. Choose the program you wish to repair from the list of programs. Then, click on the Repair option.
Note
Not all apps and programs offer a repair option. If you do not see this option, you may need to reinstall the program to fix it.

5. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to repair the app or program.
Conclusion
Windows 11 provides built-in tools to repair apps and programs, simplifying the troubleshooting and issue resolution process. Repairing apps and programs on Windows is a straightforward process. You can use any of these methods to repair apps on your Windows 11 system.
Hopefully, Windows was able to repair your app or program, and it’s now functioning as expected. However, if you have any questions or doubts, please feel free to let us know in the comment section.