For many Windows 11 users, routine computing recently came to an abrupt halt. Core system apps such as Paint, Notepad, and ...

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Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.

Based on a response from an independent advisor named Harold Milan to a forum post from an affected user, this error typically pops up when the Microsoft Store can't validate a license. This could be ...

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Windows 11 users are reporting a disruptive wave of application failures, with many unable to open essential system and third-party apps ...

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Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Windows 11 users report Notepad, Snipping Tool, and other apps failing to open, showing Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001 on affected systems.

Many Windows 11 users are unable to open apps on their PCs and are running into error code 0x803f8001.

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Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...