All Windows 8 Features Not Working

sparkleshateyou

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Hello,

Just recently, all of my Windows 8 programs are not working, it won't run. Programs such as in the picture below are not working, music, Skype, Camera, Mail, People, Messaging, Calendar, Finance, Weather, Maps, OneDrive, etc. Usually when I hit function key and camera key, the Camera will show up but now it won't show.

Also, there is this pop up message when I try to open music with Windows 8 Music player, as shown on the picture.

It says, invalid value for registry. But I can still open musics and videos with iTunes and VLC though. Just the Music player and Video player built-in on Windows 8 is not working.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Actually, I just upgraded to Windows 8.1 though I don't want it but my laptop auto-restart last time and needs to be upgraded to 8.1.

Now all of my apps can't run, it minimizes itself, Skype, Music, Camera, everything! It can be run but it minimizes itself and can't be run back when I click it back. Please help me solve this. System Restore is empty ever since that upgrade to 8.1.

Windows Store also can't be run but I solve it by using the wsreset.exe on Run but can't download any apps at all, it gives errors.

This has never happen before :|
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Thanks for the link. No. 16 fix most of the problems for me, my Store is working again. But my Photos and Camera still behave the same, it minimizes automatically and cant be open back. Cant seem to find any solution, tips?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
In that case, you may need to refresh Windows. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
I think refreshing Windows is out of the question. I almost did it but reading the instructions, I think it's the same as formatting my laptop because the list of applications that I need to reinstalled is way too many, I think all are on the list :(

I also notice my Bluetooth is not working, sigh. I tried to transfer image, song to my phone but the bluetooth file transfer pops up and then closes automatically and failed to transfer.

Why Microsoft forces me to update to Windows 8.1, I never want it, it automatically install itself, it's unavoidable. Now I'm experiencing too many problems...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @1.80 GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    OS (C:) 372 GB
    Data (D:) 537 GB
    Keyboard
    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Black Edition
    Internet Speed
    1.5 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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