In some cases when you try to run a software product in Windows 10 you can see the error “this app can’t run on your PC”. Show
This scenario is quite inconvenient, but in our article, we have the solutions to solve this problem. Here are the most common reasons why you see the “this app can’t run on your PC” error:
Methods to fix “This app can’t run on your PC” error:Method 1: Make a copy of the .exe files you are trying to runIf you are getting the “this app can’t run on your PC” error you may attempt to fix it by creating a copy of the file you try to run. To do that simply right-click on the file and click “Copy”. In the same folder or space right-click again and click “Paste”. Try to run the copied file and see if the error still shows up. Method 2: Disable SmartScreen
The SmartScreen feature is created to protect you from phishing attacks and malware infection. A lot of users have reported that this feature is preventing their apps from running. Method 3: Update Windows StoreIn some cases, you can’t open Microsoft Store apps on your PC. This can be caused by a bug that is corrupting the current version of the store. To fix that simply check for updates and install the latest Windows Store version:
Method 4: Create a new administrator account
There are reports that sometimes “This app can’t run on your PC” error is seen even when the users are trying to perform simple tasks such as opening their Task Manager. In most cases the error was fixed by creating a new administrator account. Method 5: Disable Proxy or VPN if you are running them
If you are using this feature, there is a big chance that the connection to the Microsoft Store servers is being blocked. If your apps don’t run on your PC, disable these settings. Method 6: Run an SFC scan
Method 7: Enable App side-loading
This fix will prevent the “this app can’t run on your PC” error from appearing again. Method 8: Check your disk for errorsAnother reason behind the “this app can’t run on your PC” error can be disk errors. To fix them open Command Prompt as mentioned in the previous step and type the command Method 9: Clear your browser cacheThere are cases where during download the files are getting corrupted. This will result in files and folders not being fully downloaded. This usually happens if you don’t clean your browser cache regularly. You can check our article on how to clear your computers’ cache with Revo Uninstaller Pro, including your browser. Method 10: Clean your temporary files and foldersThe temporary files in rare cases can affect your computer. If your system is cluttered with them it can result in slow processing speed and may also trigger different errors. Clean your temporary files and reinstall the app that currently shows the “this app can’t run on your PC” error. So how to clean your temporary files?
Method 11: Run a full Windows Defender scanAs most of us know malware can be very bad for our PC. It can be the reason behind many error messages, it can also prevent many apps from running or from being installed. In order to be sure that your system is not infected with malware perform a full system scan with Windows Defender.
Method 12: Update your Windows 10 Operating SystemIf some of your apps can’t run on your PC, maybe the issue is that your Windows OS is not running the latest version. To update your Windows:
Method 13: Check if your PC is 32-bit or 64-bit CompatibleWindows OS has two versions: 32-bit and 64-bit. There is a chance that you are running a 32-bit version of Windows, but the app is 64-bit. To confirm if that is the reason, check the PC specifications:
Final WordsRunning into the “this app can’t run on your PC” error is quite inconvenient. The methods mentioned above most of the time fix this error, but if it keeps persisting maybe your problems lie somewhere else. Post Views: 669 How to change 32 bit to 64 bit?If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license. The only caveat is that there is no in-place upgrade path to make the switch. The only option is to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.
Why is my PC not allowing me to install apps?Check App Installer Settings in Windows
To do this, head to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. At the top, you'll see a Choose where to get apps section. If the dropdown is set to The Microsoft Store only (recommended) then you won't be able to install apps from anywhere else.
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