The latest reports reveal that apps immediately crash after the Anniversary Update is installed. Users simply click on the apps to launch them, the app logo is visible for one second and then the apps crash. It appears that all the Windows apps are affected by this issue, and the problem is not limited to a particular app.

Users are complaining about app crashes in Anniversary Update

“UWP apps immediately closes, Anniversary Update.” “Having exact same problem, Facebook, Messenger, Fresh Paint, and a host of other apps crash upon opening.” “Same here on 2 PCs – some apps like Baconit and Readit work on my Surface Pro 4 but not on my desktop.”

Apps immediately crash upon opening – how to fix this

Solution 1 – Clear & Reset the Windows Store Cache

Solution 2 – Reset the app settings

Solution 3 – Take ownership of all the WindowsApps files

  1. Select the WindowsApps directory > right-click on it > select Properties

  2. Go to the Security tab > click on Advanced

  3. The window “Advanced Security Settings for WindowsApps” is now visible

  4. Click on the Change link next to the Owner label.

  5. The window “Select user or group” is now available

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