What you need to know
- An issue on Windows 11 prevents some built-in apps from opening.
- The Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard, Emoji Panel, and several other built-in apps are affected.
- An issue with a Microsoft digital certificate causes the problem.
- Some of the issues can be fixed with a preview update.
Windows 11 PCs may have an issue opening certain built-in applications. The Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel are among the affected apps. The problem is related to an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate that expired on October 31, 2021. Release preview update KB5006746 can mitigate some of the issues. Microsoft is working on a fix for the Snipping tool and other remaining problems.
Microsoft details the issue:
Starting on November 1, 2021, some users might be unable to open or use certain built-in Windows apps or parts of some built-in apps. This is caused by an issue with a Microsoft digital certificate, which expired October 31, 2021.
- The following applications might be affected:
- Snipping Tool
- Accounts page and landing page in the Settings app (S mode only)
- Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel
- Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
- Getting started and Tips
Windows 11 preview update KB5006746 mitigates the issue for the following apps:
- Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing and Emoji Panel
- Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
- Getting started and Tips
The fixes in the preview update will likely make their way to Windows 11 in the next set of Patch Tuesday updates.
Microsoft is working on a fix for the Snipping tool and S mode-only issues.
