Microsoft’s Windows 10 Bug-Fixing Fiasco: The App Uninstall Comedy of Errors!
Microsoft is tackling a bug that blocks app updates and uninstalls on Windows 10. Affected users see error messages, but fear not! You can bypass this by installing the new WinAppSDK 1.6.3 update three times—yes, three times. It’s like the software version of “third time’s the charm!”
Hot Take:
Ah, Windows 10, the gift that keeps on giving! Who needs Netflix drama when you’ve got tech updates that are more suspenseful than a Hitchcock movie? At this point, it seems like Microsoft is having more plot twists than a soap opera. Is it a bug or is it a feature? Stay tuned!
Key Points:
- Microsoft has acknowledged a bug preventing app uninstalls or updates on Windows 10 due to the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package.
- Users see error messages like “Something happened on our end” and error code 0x80073CFA in PowerShell.
- The WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package has been pulled to prevent further issues.
- Microsoft released the KB5046714 preview update and offered a workaround for those not wanting the update.
- The suggested fix involves installing the WinAppSDK 1.6.3 update three times.
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