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Windows 11 Sticky Notes Not Working: 7 Ways to Fix it
Easy ways to get the app working again
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Updated onOctober 8, 2024
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Sticky Notes is one of the best note-taking apps; its function is very similar to physical ones. With these, you can quickly add a note and stick it to your desktop for easy access. But, several users report that Sticky Notes is not working in Windows 11.
It first became a standalone app in Windows 7 and has been one of our favorites since then. Apart from that, you can sync Sticky Notes across devices, even the ones that run on iOS or Android, given they have OneNote and Outlook for Windows.
If you are facing problems with it, go through the following sections to find out what’s causing the issue and the best ways to get Sticky Notes working in Windows 11.
Why is Sticky Notes not working in Windows 11?
This is one of the few errors where the underlying issues are limited, unlike other cases where the list goes on. We have listed some of the common causes that prevent Sticky Notes from working in Windows 11:
But, one of the rather tricky aspects here is identifying what’s causing the problem. And that wouldn’t be easy!
We recommend you execute the fixes below in the listed sequence for quick and effective troubleshooting.
What can I do Sticky Notes are not working on Windows 11?
1. Update Windows 11
Your primary approach when dealing with issues regarding the apps bundled with Windows is to look for updates. If it’s a known bug, Microsoft will likely release a patch for it in the subsequent updates.
2. Update Sticky Notes
3. Run the troubleshooter
It’s always recommended that you look for a built-in troubleshooter when facing a problem in Windows. Microsoft offers several of these to help diagnose and eliminate issues with the system and errors connecting with peripherals.
And, luckily you have one, Windows Store Apps troubleshooter, which should fix issues that lead to Sticky Notes not working in Windows 11.
4. Disable insights in Sticky Notes
5. Reset the Microsoft Store cache
If the Sticky Notes is not working in Windows 11 due to problems with the Microsoft Store cache, resetting it could help. Apart from resetting the cache, the process eliminates trivial bugs that may affect the functioning of the Windows Store and associated apps.
6. Repair/reset Sticky Notes
Repairing or resetting an app are two of the best ways to eliminate issues that prevent Sticky Notes from working in Windows 11. But, the two processes are entirely different.
When you repair an app, all its files are checked, and any corrupt or missing ones are replaced. Apart from that, the Registry entries are also verified, but all this doesn’t affect the stored data or configured settings.
On the other hand, when you reset an app, it’s taken back to its initial state when it was installed the first time. All your data and configured settings will be lost during the process; hence we recommend you go with reset only if repairing doesn’t work.
7. Create a new user account
If none of the fixes above have helped eliminate issues that lead to Sticky Notes not working, it’s most likely an issue with the current user account.
When it comes to a user account, you cancreate a local accountor one linked with Microsoft. While in the case of the former, you will be missing out on certain features, it works for those using their system as a standalone device.
Creating a user account is simple and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, whether a local or one linked with Microsoft.
After you finish it, sign in through the new profile, and Sticky Notes will now work in Windows 11.
These were all the ways you could fix issues that led to Sticky Notes not working. Once the error is eliminated, you can add these to your desktop and quickly access the required information frequently.
If the methods listed above don’t work, you canperform a system restoreorreset Windows 11 to its factory settings.
Also,check out the best note-taking apps for Windows 11in case Sticky Notes doesn’t appeal as much or certain features critical to your work are missing.
In case you didn’t manage to fix the problem, you can alwaysremove Sticky Notes Preview, and we have a special article that shows you how to do that.
Now that you managed to fix this issue, check our guide on how tokeep Windows 11 Sticky Notes always on topfor more information.
Please tell us which fix worked and your review of Sticky Notes in the comments below.
More about the topics:Sticky Notes,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
