- Repair or reset the Calculator app from Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
- Utilize Windows PowerShell to re-register the Calculator app on Windows 11.
Basic Fixes
- Close the Runtime Broker process : Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc shortcut to open Task Manager, select Processes from the left sidebar, right-click the Runtime Broker process, and select End task. Reopen the Calculator app.
- Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter : Press the Windows key, search Troubleshoot settings, and click Other troubleshooters. Click Run next to Windows Store Apps to launch its troubleshooter.
- Update the Calculator app : Open the Microsoft Store, search Windows Calculator, and click Update (if available) to update the app.
Fix 1: Repair or Reset the Calculator App
Windows 11 includes a useful repair tool that can identify and resolve minor app issues. Here’s how to use it to troubleshoot the Calculator app.
Step 1: Press the Windows key > search Calculator > right-click it and select App settings .
Step 2: Scroll down and click on Repair . If it doesn’t solve the issue, select Reset to restore the app to its default configuration.
Fix 2: Use Windows PowerShell to Re-Register the Calculator App
If repairing or resetting the Calculator app doesn’t work, use Windows PowerShell to re-register it on your system.
Step 1: Press the Windows key > search Windows PowerShell > click on Run as administrator .
Step 2: Approve the UAC prompt > copy-paste the following command > press Enter to re-register the Calculator app on Windows 11.
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.WindowsCalculator | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
Fix 3: Repair Corrupt Files With SFC and DISM Scans
Existing problems with your PC’s system files can prevent apps like Calculator from functioning correctly. Running the SFC (System File Checker) scan should resolve it.
Step 1: Press the Windows + X shortcut to open the Power User Menu and select Terminal (Admin) .
Step 2: Approve the UAC prompt, type SFC /scannow in the console, and press Enter .
Step 3: Finally, execute the following DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) commands sequentially and reboot your PC.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Fix 4: Tweak Windows Registry to Fix the Calculator App
If nothing works, tweak a few system registry keys using Registry Editor to repair the Calculator app. Before you begin, ensure backing up the system registry in the Registry Editor using File > Export.
Step 1: Open the Run dialog using the Windows + R shortcut, type regedit , and press Enter .
Step 2: Copy-paste the following path in the navigation bar and press Enter .
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\StateChange\PackageList
Step 3: Right-click the first key within PackageList and select Delete .
Step 4: Select Yes to confirm your action, repeat the steps to delete all other keys in the PackageList, and restart your PC.
