If Windows 10 apps are showing the Windows cannot find message, resetting the apps is one of the best resolutions.

Reregistering an app is a little like reinstalling it as that deletes app data, but you don’t need to install it again. You can reset Windows 10 apps as follows.

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Reregistering Windows 10 apps with PowerShell will reset all the default apps bundled with the platform. If you need to reregister new apps you’ve installed, you can do so via Settings.

Each listed app has a Reset button that you can press to reregister it as outlined below.

3.2 Reset the apps

1. Press the Start button, and then click the Settings icon.
2. Click Apps to open the app list in the snapshot directly below.
3. Select an app to reset.
4. Click Advanced options to open the app’s Reset option.
5. Press the Reset button, and click Reset again, to reregister the selected app.

4. Open the Microsoft Store App Troubleshooter

1. Press the Win key + I keyboard shortcut to open Settings.
2. Click Update & Security and select Troubleshoot to open a list of troubleshooters as shown below.
3. Select the Windows Store App troubleshooter, and press its Run the troubleshooter button.
4. Press the Next button to go through the troubleshooter‘s resolutions.

The Microsoft Store App troubleshooter might also help fix the Windows cannot find error you are facing. Use the above procedure in that regard.

If the Troubleshooter stops before completing the process, fix it with the help of this complete guide.

4. Rename EXE Files

1. Browse to the folder location of the program that’s showing the error in File Explorer. If the software has a desktop shortcut, you can right-click that icon and select Open file location.
2. Select the program’s EXE in File Explorer, and press the F2 key.
3. Then enter another title for the file, and press the Return key.

The Windows cannot find error can also occur for programs that aren’t Store apps. Then the error message will also include a path for the specific software you’re trying to open.

A particular error is followed by the message Windows cannot find c:program make sure you typed the name correctly. Renaming EXE files is one resolution for errors that include software paths.

Those are a few resolutions that can fix the Windows cannot find error for File Explorer, apps , and other desktop software. Check out this post for further details on how you can fix Windows 10 apps that aren’t opening.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

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• Windows cannot find. Make sure you typed the name correctly – Users report getting the simple Windows cannot find message or the one that states Windows cannot find. Make sure you typed the name correctly.
• Windows cannot find. Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again – That’s another variation of the same core issue. In any case, the above solutions work like a charm.
• Windows cannot find file – Even if you are using Windows 10 licensed, chances are you’ll encounter this error sooner or later. Try booting your computer in Safe mode or use Microsoft’s Security Scanner.
• Windows cannot find filename.exe – If that’s the issue you are dealing with, don’t hesitate to rename the EXE file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windows cannot find error mean?

There are times when the error message shows up when you try to open File Explorer, so select File Explorer’s This PC option and get rid of it for good, as detailed in this quick guide.

When does Windows cannot find error show up?

Plenty of users report that they have received the same error message when opening an application. We have an excellent error to fix the Windows cannot find error.

What does it mean when Windows cannot access the specified device path or file?

When getting this error message, it usually means that the file is blocked by Windows. Here’s what to do if Windows cannot access the specified device path or file.

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on my system the problem turned out to be a change in permissions probably caused by a w10 update. Admin accounts were denied access to user account files. So if a user downloaded a new app and ran the install pgm, the after entering the pw into the User Account Control the pgm could not be found. Solution: share the folder with the Admin (or Everyone).

1) Already set to “This PC”
2) “this file doesn’t have an app associated with it…” (it is there though)
3) “There was a problem and this can’t continue”
4) Wouldn’t let me rename
Basically my computer can’t find many exe filetypes even when I’m literally double-clicking (or right-click, open) on them.

This problem started after a PC shutdown during a forced Windows update. I had no idea it was updating, there was no indication on the screen whatsoever, looked like screen was frozen. I gave it a few minutes and still appeared frozen (just a dark screen with no text, loading bar or any sort of motion, just a solid color screen and nothing else). There really needs to be some sort of indication that an update is being forced.

I tried to reinstall the Windows 10 OS and it doesn’t allow me to go through with that either. It lets me run the command prompt, but not as administrator, so I don’t know if there is something (maybe in safe mode) that I can type in cmd prompt that will fix this issue?

I’m also unable to install Windows updates. These latest updates failed:

1) 2019-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4503286) – Error 0x8007007e

2) 2019-06 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4503308) – Error 0x8007007e

The “retry” option never works and the troubleshooter doesn’t help. I’ve already tried manually downloading the windows update files linked from some troubleshooter. The downloads worked, just not the installation.

I tried “retry” again and it added a 3rd failed update:

3) 2019-02 Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4346084) – Error 0x8007007e

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[Solved] Windows cannot find *.exe make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again

I don’t know when i got this message. it showing when i want open some app or uninstall some app

i have full scan my computer, with windows defenfer,avast,malwarebyte, and eset

and i have fix the registry with glary

the error still showing

i have full uninstall the app and install it again

still have the same problem

I uses registry recycle

and all error program has been fixed

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Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue opening and uninstalling BlueStacks App. I appreciate your efforts to resolve this issue, I will surely help you to fix this issue.

To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

1. Does the issue occur only while using BlueStacks App?

2. Did you make any recent changes on the computer prior to this issue?

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:
1. Conflict between third party applications.

2. Conflict between third party antivirus software.

Try the steps listed here and check if it helps:

Method 1:
I would suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs or not. If not, I would suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

Step 1:
Boot the computer to Safe Mode. In Safe Mode computer starts with minimal set of drivers and files.

Step 2:
If the issue do not occur in Safe Mode perform a clean boot and check. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section » How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot » in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Method 2:
If the issue persists, I would suggest uninstall all the unwanted antivirus software after keeping the one you want to run on the computer.

Note: Using more than one antivirus software may cause conflict between them and none of the antivirus software may not work properly.

You may also try to disable antivirus software and check if the issue persists. This is to make sure there is no conflict between antivirus software and BlueStacks.

Note:

1) Please make sure to re-enable Antivirus software after troubleshooting steps.

2) Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn’t disable or uninstall your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable or uninstall it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you’re done. If you’re connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled or uninstalled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.