Windows 10 Calculator is Missing? Here’s How to Get it Back

This is a common issue that can be easily fixed

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10’s Calculator app is an invaluabletoolthat includes scientific and programming modes along with more basic math options.

Yet, some users have said on theMicrosoft forumthat theirWindows 10Calculator app has disappeared.

TheCalculator appcan go missing after usersupgrade from Windows 7 to 10or after Windows Updates. These are some of the resolutions that might restore a missingWindows 10Calculator app.

How do I get my calculator back on Windows 10?

1. Run the Windows 10 app troubleshooter

2. Reinstall the Windows 10 App

If PowerShell stops working, follow the steps fromthis guideto get it working again.

3. Turn on Windows Defender Firewall

4. Reset Calculator’s data

5. Reset Windows 10

Need more info on how to factory reset your PC? Readthis articleand find out everything you need to know.

Note that you’ll need to reinstall third-party software after resetting the OS. You can also reinstallWindows 10with the WindowsMediaCreation Tool.

Select theUpgrade this PC Nowoption in the Media Creation Tool to reinstallWindows 10with both your own files and apps retained.

So, that’s how users can restore a missing Calculator app inWindows 10. Remember, however, that there are numerous Windows Calculator appalternativeson the MS Store, such asCalculator X8.

So, you don’t necessarily really need to restore the default Calculator app.

Do you use Windows 10’s Calculator app, or do you have any third-party software? Tell us about your preferences in the comment section below.

Windows 10 Calculator is Missing? Here’s How to Get it Back#

How do I get my calculator back on Windows 10?#

1. Run the Windows 10 app troubleshooter#

2. Reinstall the Windows 10 App#

3. Turn on Windows Defender Firewall#

4. Reset Calculator’s data#

5. Reset Windows 10#