3 Ways to Fix Sticky Notes App Not Working on Windows 11

Try Basic Fixes

• Update the Sticky Notes app: Using an outdated app version can cause problems. Head to the Microsoft Store and check for any pending updates for the Sticky Notes app.
• Install Windows updates: Sticky Notes can also malfunction if you are running an old version of Windows. To avoid this, you must install any pending Windows updates right away.

Fix 1: Disable the Insights Feature in Sticky Notes

Insights for Sticky Notes is a useful feature that allows Cortana to read the information you enter into notes and suggest actions based on it. However, this feature can occasionally interfere with the app’s functionality and prevent it from loading your notes. Hence, it’s best to disable it if the Sticky Notes app is not functioning properly.

Step 1: Open the Sticky Notes app on your PC and click the gear-shaped icon in the top right corner.

Step 2: Under General, toggle off the Enable insights option.

Fix 2: Repair or Reset the App

Windows provides several methods for repairing broken apps. However, the quickest way to repair the Sticky Notes app is through the Settings app. Here’s how you can go about it.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app and head to Apps > Installed apps.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Sticky Notes app on the list. Click the three-dot menu icon next to it and select Advanced options from the resulting menu.

Step 3: Under the Reset section, click the Repair button.

If repairing the app does not help, you can try resetting it. Note that this process will delete all the app data and reset all the app settings. So, back up all your important notes or sync them to the cloud so that you can access your notes from other devices.

Fix 3: Re-Register Sticky Notes

If the Sticky Notes is not opening or is missing entirely, you can try re-registering the app on your PC. Thankfully, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Click the search icon on the taskbar, type in windows powershell, and select Run as Administrator.

Step 2: In the PowerShell window, copy and paste the following command and press Enter:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}