TWINUI not working? Try these solutions [Fixed]
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Key notes
- Many users reported that TWINUI is not working, but you can fix that with the latest Windows updates.
- One way to fix TWINUI if it’s not working on Windows 10 is to reregister Universal apps from the PowerShell.
- Sometimes TWINUI is not working with jpg files, but that can be fixed by removing the contents of the LocalState directory.
- In the worst-case scenario, you can fix the TWINUI bug by performing System Restore or by doing a factory reset of Windows 10.
TWINUI is a core component of Windows 10, but many users reported that TWINUI isn’t working for them. Since TWINUI is a core component, it can cause a wide array of issues.
In today’s article, we’re going to show you the best methods that you can use to fix TWINUI and all its related problems.
How do I fix my Twinui problem?
1. Install the latest updates
- Open the Settings app and go to the Update & Security section.
- Now click on the Check for updates button.
If any updates are available, they will be installed automatically. Many users reported that updating Windows helped them remove TWINUI from default apps, so be sure to try that first.
2. Reregister TWINUI
- Press Windows Key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Run the following command:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode - Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
After the command is executed, TWINUI will be reregistered, and the problem with default windows apps showing as TWINUI will be resolved.
Keep in mind that this method can lead to other issues, so it might be a good idea to create a System Restore point before trying it.
3. Remove contents of LocalState folder
- Press Windows Key + R and paste the following:
%appdata%\..\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState - Click OK or press Enter.
- Select all files inside of LocalState folder and delete them.
After doing that, all problems with TWINUI and the Photos app should be fixed.
4. Try using System Restore
- Press Windows Key + S and enter system restore. Select Create a restore point from the list.
- In the System Properties window, click the System Restore button.
- Click the Next button to proceed.
- Check Show more restore points option, if available. Choose your restore point and click Next to proceed.
- Follow instructions on the screen to complete the process.
Once your computer is restored, the TWINUI problems will be resolved. If the problem is still there, you might want to consider performing a factory reset of Windows 10.
There you go, these are some of the solutions that will surely help you if TWINUI isn’t working or if you’re having other issues with TWINUI.
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