Sticky Notes is one of the most used Windows Apps that allow users to jot down their thoughts on their computer easily. However, some of the users are not able to do the same as Stick Notes is not opening or working on their computer.
Why am I not able to open Sticky Notes in Windows 11?
There can be various reasons why you cannot open Sticky Notes on the PC. Using an outdated or corrupted version of the app along with a lack of administrator privileges can be among them.
Fix Sticky Notes not opening or working in Windows 11
If Sticky Notes is not opening or working on your computer, first of all, check for Windows Updates. After updating the system, launch Sticky Notes and check if the issue is resolved. If the issue persists, follow the solutions mentioned below to resolve the issue.
- Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
- Disable the Insights feature in the Stick Notes app
- Update the Stick Notes app
- Repair / Reset the Stick Notes app
- Re-Register Sticky notes
Let’s talk about these solutions in detail.
1] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Microsoft is trying to be the best version of itself by releasing several automated solutions to fix Windows errors. And Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter is one of them, it troubleshoots problems that may stop Windows apps from running properly. Since Sticky Notes is a Windows Store app, we will use this feature to find its problem and the best possible solutions.
Here’s how to do the same:
- Click Win + I to open Settings.
- Select the System tab, and then click on the Troubleshoot option.
- Select Other Troubleshooters and then click on the Run button next to Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to start the process. Windows will fix the error if found.
Once done, try to launch the Sticky Notes app and see if you are successful in doing so.
2] Disable the Insights feature in the Stick Notes app
The Insights feature is one of the features that enable Cortana to make suggestions based on the information that we have added to the notes. Disabling is the best course of action as sometimes it can interfere with the app. Follow the steps to disable this feature:
- Launch the app, and open the Setting by clicking on the gear-shaped icon from the top right corner.
- Go to General.
- Disable the toggle of Enable Insight.
Now, relaunch the app and then see if the issues persist or not.
3] Update the Stick Notes app
If the Stick Notes app is outdated, it’s a must thing that the app will face issues. In general and in such a scenario, it’s a recommended step to keep everything up-to-date. And if you have not updated the app, then go ahead, open Microsoft Store, and then check if there are any updates available.
4] Repair/Reset the Stick Notes app
If updating the app was of no help, then use the Repair / Reset feature provided by Windows to fix app-related issues. Through this feature, we will try repairing and resetting the faulty app as they repair and reset the settings to their original defaults. Here’s how to do so:
- Click Win + I to open Settings.
- Click on the Apps tab, and then select the Installed Apps option.
- Scroll down and click on Sticky Notes from the list.
- Click on the three dots and then select Advanced Options.
- Under the Reset option, click on the Repair button.
Wait for the process to complete. And if there are no changes in the app’s behavior, follow the same steps, and select the Reset button.
5] Re-register Sticky notes
Re-registering the app has been known to be one of the effective solutions that many users have recommended when having launching issues. To re-register the app, go to the Search bar and then type Windows Powershell. Next, select Run as administrator from the options and then Yes when prompted. Now, execute the following command:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
This will do the job for you.
We hope you can resolve the issue using the solutions mentioned in this article.
Read: Sticky Notes in Windows: Use, save, format, backup, restore
How do you fix Sticky Notes that won’t open?
If Sticky Notes won’t open, first and foremost, try updating the App and disabling Insights. If you’ve already tried this, re-registering the app can also help.
Also Read: Sticky Notes crashes and has stopped working.
