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Fix: Background Apps are Grayed Out on Windows 10
Enable background apps via Gpedit to bypass this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Recently, many users have complained about background apps grayed out on Windows 10. This issue can render the app unusable and cause its functions to stop running on the computer.
However, the issue can be fatal and affect how the system works, making it essential for users to find a way around it. Hence, this article will take you through some solutions to get your background apps working.
Why are my background apps grayed out on Windows 10?
How can I fix background apps if they are grayed out?
Observe the following preliminary checks before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps:
If the issue persists after going through the above steps, go ahead with the solutions outlined below:
1. Check app permissions
After this process, you should troubleshoot the background app grayed out issue on Windows 10. Should the permissions be grayed, apply the following solution and retry.
2. Update your graphics driver
Updating your graphics driver will fix bugs causing the problem and install patches to improve the driver’s performance. Also, it resolves graphics issues by blacking out the background app.
Check our article about other steps forupdating graphics drivers on Windows 11if you have any issues with the steps above.
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3. Enable background apps via Group Policy Editor
These steps will enable your background apps using the Group Policy Editor and run the force update command to effect the changes.
4. Reset app preferences
Resetting the app will troubleshoot any app settings causing the issue.
Alternatively, you can check our guide on how to fixapps not openingon Windows 11. Likewise, we have an article about what to do iftoo many background processesrun on Windows PCs.
If you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
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