How to Fix ClipChamp Not Working in Windows 11

Since it’s a built-in app, ClipChamp not working in Windows 11 typically doesn’t get resolved by updating the app or changing app-specific settings. This might be unhelpful at first, but you should usually get the app working with a few basic troubleshooting methods.

Fix 1: Fix ClipChamp Not Working in Windows 11 With the App Settings

Typically, you can run the stock troubleshooter for all apps you’ve installed. For Microsoft Store, there used to be a dedicated troubleshooter that has been removed in recent versions. Your only remaining option is to manually reset the app.

Step 1. Go to the search bar and enter “ClipChamp,” which should display the app as the result.

Step 2. On the right-side of the start panel, select “App Settings.”

(Optional) If you don’t have the search bar, you can find ClipChamp on the list of installed apps or go through the “Apps” subsection in Settings.

Step 3. Scroll down and click on “Repair.” You’ll get a checkmark when the repair process is complete.

If ClipChamp doesn’t work still, you can reset it, which clears all data and essentially puts it to “factory settings”.

Alternatively, you can change the app’s background settings to stop the app from working in the background, which might be piling up data.

Fix 2: When ClipChamp Won’t Open by Running a SFC Scan

In some cases, ClipChamp won’t open if it encounters a corrupted file, which can happen when using a hard disk that’s close to full or updating Windows. An SFC scan can automatically detect and fetch the correct file versions.

Step 1. Press “Win + R” to open the Run dialog, then insert “cmd” to open the Command Prompt. You can also search for it in the search bar, and the Terminal as an admin can be a direct alternative (available by right-clicking the Start icon).

Step 2. Enter and run the command: “sfc /scannow”

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the process to complete. Windows should re-download all corrupted files automatically.

Fix 3: Remove Unnecessary Programs to Save RAM Space

Being a video editor, ClipChamp can require increasingly more RAM and CPU resources to operate. In some cases, ClipChamp doesn’t work as expected or shuts down because the system can’t allocate more memory to it. This can happen if you’re using large or long videos and run other apps.

Typically, this means closing Chrome or another browser, as they can hog a lot of RAM, particularly on older devices or laptops.

You can also use the Task Manager to close background programs that you’re not using.

Fix 4: Temporarily Disable Antivirus or Firewall

If you’re using a third-party antivirus, temporarily disabling it then trying to run ClipChamp will ensure that you can see whether ClipChamp not working in Windows 11 is related to internet access. Alternatively, you can try to allow the program to bypass the Firewall.

Step 1. Open Settings, go to “Privacy and security,” then click on “Firewall and network protection.”

Step 2. Click on “Allow an app through firewall.”

Step 3. Click on the “Change settings” button on the top and allow user account control if needed.

Step 4. In the list, find “Microsoft ClipChamp” and make sure both the “Public” and “Private” options are checked. Click on “OK” to save.