Certificate expiration causes many system native applications to crash

The crash is a reminder of how connected Windows is, even when it comes to the system’s native apps.

Windows 11: Certificate Expiry Many original system applications crash

With the danger of gnashing our teeth, we can now consider Windows to be a system that is permanently connected to the Internet. a Bing crash that blocked Windows 10 search engine It has already been proven. It is again a failure that reminds users.

Screenshot broken due to internet?

For several days, Internet users have been complaining about problems with Windows 11. Some applications no longer work like the screenshot tool. at the opening Windows 11 Displays an error message stating that the screenshot tool cannot be run without further explanation.

Windows 11: Certificate Expiry Many original system applications crash

Microsoft investigated the issue and determined that it was related to an internal issue: the certificate not being renewed. As of November 1, 2021, Windows users can no longer open some native system applications. “This is caused by the Microsoft digital certificate expiring on October 31, 2021».

This issue affects some applications:

  • Screenshots tool
  • Page counts (Windows in S mode)
  • Touch keyboard, voice recognition and emoji pad
  • IME
  • Windows Tips App

Microsoft is working on an update to correct problems, especially in S mode. In the meantime, update KB5006746 dated October 21, 2021 partially corrects this problem. If you are affected, take a look at Windows Update to try to correct the problem.

Stan Shaw

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