Windows 11: How to Fix the Clock App Not Loading

Many Windows 11 users complained the Clock app didn’t load no matter what they did. You can’t use the Focus Sessions feature when this issue occurs, which is now built into the Clock app. There are also situations when the Clock app loads but the Alarm option is unavailable. Let’s explore how you can quickly fix these annoying issues.

Windows 11 Clock App Won’t Load

Repair and Reset the Clock App

1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Select Apps & features.
4. Locate the Clock app.
5. Click on the three dots and select Advanced options.
6. Then hit the Repair button.
7. If the issue persists, hit the Reset button.

Use SFC and DISM to Repair System Files

Repair your faulty system files using the SFC and DISM tool and check if this solution does the trick for you.

1. Click on the Search icon.
2. Type cmd in the Search field.
3. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
4. Run the sfc /scannow command and press Enter.
5. Then run the Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth command.
6. Restart your machine and check if you can use all the Clock app options.

Reinstall the Clock App Using PowerShell

1. Launch PowerShell with admin rights.
2. Run the following command to uninstall the app: get-appxpackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | remove-appxpackage.
3. Then run this command to reinstall the Clock app: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”.

If you can’t reinstall the app using PowerShell, download it from the Microsoft Store. Additionally, make sure to update your computer to the latest Windows 11 OS version. Then check if you can launch the Clock app and use the Alarm option.

Conclusion

If you can’t use the Clock app on Windows 11 or the Alarm feature is unavailable, repair and reset the app using the built-in troubleshooting options. Additionally, run SFC and DISM to repair faulty system files. If the glitch persists, reinstall the Clock app.

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