Windows v1903 crashes the Add/Remove Apps module [FIX]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10May 2019 Update apparently causes various issues for many users.

It seems that after installing the update, many users experienced an issue regarding the Add/Remove Apps option. Apparently, when accessed, the Add/Remove Apps module crashes, leaving users hopeless.

This system issue could be caused bycorrupted filesor reccurring system conflicts.

Attempt to fix this issue by following the solutions listed below.

How to stop the Add/Remove Apps module from crashing

1. Run the System File Checker

TheSystem File Checkerdetects are restores files that cause apps to crash.

Performing a file check requires you to access the the Command Prompt as admin and input thecommandsfc /scannow– pressing Enter afterwards.

2. Make changes through PowerShell

Some users reported fixing the issue through PowerShell. Open PoweShell (Admin) and input the followingcommand, then hit Enter:

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}

3. Use DISM commands in the Command Prompt

In attempt to fix this issue we recommend that you input the followingcommandsin the Command Prompt (Admin):

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Press Enter after eachcommand, then close the Command Prompt to see if it fixed the issue.

4. Perform a System Restore

Bring your system to a previous working state by performing aSystem Restore.

Use theReset this PCoption located in theUpdate & RecoverySettings >Recovery>Get started.

Hopefully one of our solutions helped you fix the issue. If you liked this article, leave a comment in the comment section below.

Windows v1903 crashes the Add/Remove Apps module [FIX]#

How to stop the Add/Remove Apps module from crashing#

1. Run the System File Checker#

2. Make changes through PowerShell#

3. Use DISM commands in the Command Prompt#

4. Perform a System Restore#