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The app Didn’t Start in the Required Time: 7 Fixes to use
Updating the app is often a good solution
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You must have received the notification thatthe app didn’t start in time. This affects some apps that you need to launch. Let us tell you all about this problem.
Apps are an integral part of Windows 10, and we all use many apps on our PCs. This error is not specific to any app, and even though they may be triggered more with some apps, they cut across the board.
This sounds like a significant problem, but fortunately, there are solutions. But first, let us consider some common triggers of this error.
Why does The app didn’t start in the required time message appear?
From user experience, we gather that there are a few triggers, and at the top of this list are the following:
Let us now explore the most powerful solutions for the errorThe app didn’t start in the required time.
How do I fix The app didn’t start in the required time error message?
1. Update the problematic app
If a specific app is giving youThe app didn’t start in the required timeerror message, you might want to update it.
Users reported having issues with the Photos app on Windows 10 and updating it from the Windows Store app fixed the problem for them.
Sometimes, you will have to uninstall and reinstall a newer version from the official website.
If you haveproblems with the Photos app on Windows 10, you might want to look at some of our older articles.
It’s worth mentioning that The app didn’t start in the required time error message can affect almost any application, so make sure that all of your applications are up to date.
2. Allow the app through the firewall
Try rerunning the app to see if the problem is restored. If you get an error messagethe app didn’t start in the required time,move to a different solution.
3. Make sure your internet settings are correct
After changing your DNS, the issues withThe app didn’t start in the required timeerror should be resolved.
4. Change your file permissions
Check if the issue of the app didn’t start in the required time is fixed.
5. Change registry permissions
After doing that, check ifThe app didn’t start in the required timeerror is still there.
6. Install the latest OS and Windows Store updates
7. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
The app didn’t start in the required timeerror message can be somewhat inconvenient, but fortunately, this issue can be quickly resolved by using one of our solutions.
Note that we have not written these in any particular order. Instead, we recommend using what seems the most appropriate for you.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
