Microsoft store crash issue
When I use the Microsoft store if i navigate to any app who's listing doesn't have the blue get/install button in the top right (and/or having the grey "more info" tab) the store will open the page, load it and then crash after a few seconds. Similarly if I source the installer for these apps from their host website (for example whatsapp's installer hosted on their site) the installer will attempt to contact the ms store, inform you of a failure, simply stating "something went wrong" and then attempt to open the store (which will then crash) or direct you to the online version of the store page, which will provide an identical .exe installer with the same behavior. This issue first started after I did a windows restore (keeping files but not apps) a while back, I have attempted a windows re-install as suggested by ms support to no avail. I've already tried the basic troubleshooting recommended by ms support (ws reset, relogging, PowerShell remove/re-install). Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated, thank you for your time. Example event viewer crash: Faulting application name: WinStore.App.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x69cb090d Faulting module name: Windows.UI.Xaml.dll, version: 10.0.26100.8875, time stamp: 0xde7cc7c7 Exception code: 0xc000027b Fault offset: 0x00000000008f9773 Faulting process id: 0x1878 Faulting application start time: 0x1DD15515B534E13 Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_22602.1401.6.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\WinStore.App.exe Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\Windows.UI.Xaml.dll Report Id: db6f430f-de02-4e34-9dac-3c9102473588 Faulting package full name: Microsoft.WindowsStore_22602.1401.6.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Faulting package-relative application ID: App Windows info: Edition Windows 11 Education Version 25H2 Installed on 13/04/2026 OS build 26200.8875 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.33
Reinstalling the Microsoft Gaming Overlay
Hi! Some time ago, I uninstalled the Microsoft Gaming Overlay - I think it was the overlay used by the Xbox Game Bar (win+G to bring it up). I am trying to reinstall it, but I can't figure it out. Is there a powershell command I can use to reinstall it? Every time I launch a game, I get the following popup a few times: Any ideas? Thanks!
Windows 11, VoIP software
This case involves a Windows 11 system using a Focusrite Scarlett audio interface. Experiencing audio crackling issues specifically when using VoIP applications such as Discord and OBS, while general audio playback appears to be unaffected. Could you please help check if there may be any system-level or audio-related causes? Thanks link to system report and files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TecAonZzWWXUgMFD78YliY4IhXVLlVEc?usp=sharing
incorrect time issue
I use a powershell script to put the PC to S3 sleep mode. Just before the system suspends I display a message system suspending 1:38:00 AM. I also write to the application event log which shows the same time. When I wake the system I wait 10 seconds and writehost a message waking up from sleep but the time that get displayed is 1:38:10 AM. I continue to sleep for 10 seconds then 20 seconds after each sleep I write to the event log and each log entry get the time stamp of 1:38:20AM then 1:38:40AM. But in the system event log I get I get an entry saying that the system woke up at 1:50:00PM which is the correct time. Then I get ID 107 entry that has the time of 1:38:10AM then a event id 1 which has the 1:50:00PM. From then on the system event have the correct time. My question is why does the powershell script run for over a minute and getting and logging the time close to when it went to sleep?
A problem has occurred with the window
When the window is maximized, dragging the title bar with the mouse does not restore the window to its normal resizable state. The drag action is ignored, or the window flickers briefly but remains maximized. Double-clicking the title bar also has no effect; you must manually click the restore button in the upper-right corner to restore the window to its normal size.When switching projection modes, the panel appears but the options do not respond when tapped
After pressing the Win + P shortcut, the projection mode panel on the right side of the screen pops up as expected, but clicking options such as Duplicate,Extend, or Computer screen only produces no response. I am unable to switch display modes and must manually adjust them via Settings → System → Display → Multiple displays.When I press Win + G to open the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11, the screen is blank
When I press the Win + G shortcut to open the Xbox Game Bar, the interface appears blank, and controls for features such as performance monitoring and screenshot/recording do not display properly. I have updated the Xbox Game Bar app through the Microsoft Store and tried resetting the app data, but the issue remains unresolved.
In Windows 11 File Explorer, pressing Alt + Up Arrow does not work
When I press Alt + Up Arrow in File Explorer, the window does not go back to the parent folder; instead, it does not respond at all. Pressing Alt + Left Arrow and Alt + Right Arrow works fine, but the shortcut for going back to the parent folder never works. I checked the keyboard layout and input method settings, but the problem persists.After entering the passcode on the lock screen, the system freezes on a black screen.
After entering my password or PIN on the lock screen and pressing Enter, the screen goes black and stays that way for 5–10 seconds before the desktop appears. This issue does not occur every time I log in, but it happens quite frequently. I have tried disabling Fast Startup and updating my graphics card drivers, but the problem persists.
