Programs Keep Crashing on Windows 10? Try These 4 Solutions

Follow our expert solutions in order to stop apps from crashing

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Updated onAugust 16, 2024

updated onAugust 16, 2024

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There are lots of reasons why some or all apps keep crashing on Windows 10. Lack of resources and app conflicts are the top causes. Also, some antiviruses may block apps from opening.System file corruptionand faulty Windows updates are other culprits for app crashing or malfunctioning.

What do I do if programs keep crashing on Windows 10?

1. Run the SFC scan

The SFC scan will scan all of the protected system files and, if any are found to be corrupted, will replace them with a cached duplicate stored in a compressed folder. Thus, thePrograms randomly crashingissue in Windows 10 will be fixed.

2. Uninstall the latest update

By removing the latest Windows update, you will also delete the bugs and errors that it caused. Then, wait for a few days until a new update appears and install it as we have shown below

PressWindows+I,then when the Settings app opens, selectUpdate & security.
SelectView update history.
SelectUninstall updates.
Select the top Windows update from the new window, then click Uninstall to remove it from your computer. After that, theApplications keep closingerror in Windows 10 will be solved.

3. Disable your antivirus

After the major update is installed, your system will timely update the pre-installed apps. And that’s where some users can get into trouble.

Your antivirus can occasionally block some update features, resulting in app instability and frequent crashes, such as the Windows 10 programs keep closing problems reported by users.

Moreover, you may want toreplace your antivirus softwarewith a better one that won’t cause any interference.

4. Check for Windows updates

By updating your OS, you will solve any compatibility issues between Windows 10 and the crashing apps that occurred after the update.

When are programs crashing?

Programs may crash in the following scenarios, as well as in others that we will cover in the list of solutions below:

Whatever the problem listed above, you will find the proper solution below.

Some users reported that theycouldn’t update Windows 10due to a bug. Therefore, we recommend you check out our dedicated guide to fix it. With that, we should wrap it up.

Also, tell us in the comments section if you have alternative solutions or questions. We’ll be glad to hear from you.

Programs Keep Crashing on Windows 10? Try These 4 Solutions#

What do I do if programs keep crashing on Windows 10?#

1. Run the SFC scan#

2. Uninstall the latest update#

3. Disable your antivirus#

4. Check for Windows updates#

When are programs crashing?#