If you have performed an upgrade recently and noticed a weird “ms-resource:Appname/text” entry in the Start Menu, you are not alone. You may also encounter this error when opening a setting or app.
This entry in the Start Menu is a trace for a built-in app that has been removed in the successive upgrade. Depending on where you are seeing the error, follow the steps in the article below to resolve this error on your computer.
1. How to Fix the “ms-resource:Appname/Text” Error in the Start Menu
you may remove the “ms-resource:Appname/Text” entry from the Start Menu by removing the affected application package using PowerShell. Additionally, you can kill the StartMenuExperienceHost.exe process in Task Manager to restart the service.
Before attempting to remove the app, package, and restart the services, check if you have any Windows updates pending. If you are running a fresh install, try to install all the pending Windows updates. These updates often include bug fixes and may be the only thing you need to do to fix this issue.
To check and install Windows updates:
If the issue persists, you can use PowerShell to remove the affected app package and then restart the associated services to fix the problem.
To remove the “ms-resource:Appname/Text” entry from the Start Menu:
Once you’ve run the command, be sure to restart your computer.
Once done, give your PC another restart.
2. Re-Register Your Microsoft Store Apps
You canre-register Microsoft Store apps using PowerShellto stop the error appearing when using Microsoft apps. Doing so should remove any leftover entries showing up in the Start Menu after the update.
Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes as the command will try to re-register all the apps, including existing ones. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and check for any improvements.
3. Check the Microsoft Store for App Updates
You may see the “ms-resource:Appname/Text” entry if Windows attempted an unsuccessful app installation. To fix the issue, check if an update exists for the app in the Microsoft Store.
To determine the app name click on the app entry and check if you may find any information about the app. If not, right-click on the app entry in theStart Menuand selectOpen File Location.
Alternatively, you can view the application directory to view the installed apps. PressWin + Rto open Run, typeshell:appsfolder, and clickOK. It will open theApplicationsfolder. Go through the apps to see if you can locate an app namedms-resource:Appname/Textor similar to the entry in the Start Menu.
Once you have the app name, open the Microsoft Store. Search for the app and check if an update exists. ClickUpdateto download and install the update. Once installed, restart your computer and check for any improvements.
What if the “Ms-resource:Appname/Text” Error Appears When Launching an App?
At times, you may encounter this error when opening a built-in Microsoft Store app. In this instance, you’re able to run the Microsoft Store apps troubleshooter to fix the issue. Here are a few additional troubleshooting steps to fix this error when launching an app.
4. Run the Microsoft Store Apps Troubleshooter
You can use the built-in Microsoft Store Apps troubleshooter to fix issues with the store apps. Here’s how to do it.
If you don’t see a Windows Store App troubleshooter option, you are likely running a newer version of the OS without this option. In this instance, try to repair the Microsoft Store app.
5. Repair the Microsoft Store App
If the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is missing or didn’t help, attempt to repair the Microsoft Store App. you may use the built-in repair option to find and fix common issues with the official app store.
To repair the Microsoft Store app:
Reset the Microsoft Store App
In addition to performing a repair, you can also reset the Microsoft Store app to resolve common issues with the store apps. You can perform a reset from the Advanced Options section. Before that, run the wsreset.exe tool to clear the store cache to see if that helps.
To reset the Microsoft Store App cache:
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Still not resolved? Try toperform a Microsoft Store reset. Doing so will delete all app data, and you may need to sign in to your Microsoft account again.
6. Other Troubleshooting Steps You Can Try
If the issue persists, here are a few additional troubleshooting steps you may follow:
Fixing the “ms-resource:Appname/Text” Error in Windows 11
Often this entry in the start menu is a ghost entry from an unsuccessful or leftover installation of a Microsoft app. To remove the entry or restore the app, you can re-register the Microsoft app, remove the affected app package or run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter.
If the issue persists, an in-place upgrade, factory reset, or a clean install may be necessary to resolve the issue. This is a time-consuming process, and you may need to set up your computer from scratch.
