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Can't unistall whatsapp desktop from my laptop

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I haven't been able to launch or uninstall WhatsApp from my desktop. I need to use it through web only.

I can see it in Settings/Apps and I tried a Reset. Subsequent resets/uninstall have failed with a 'please try later message'.

Something seems to be broken. Can anybody help?

Thanks,

Kevin Vadaliya

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Hi ,

I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

Open Windows PowerShell (admin) and run the command: Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName ,to list all installed apps and their PackageFullName search for whatsapp and copy.

Then place the command with Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage , press enter.

Example Get-AppxPackage 5319275A.WhatsAppDesktop | Remove-AppxPackage

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Hi Ivan,

After executing package, nothing is happening- Image

Also, post this I am not able to install it from microsoft store-

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Hi ,

Have you checked the list for the Name of the WhatsApp application on your computer.

Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName

Run this command in Powershell (admin) it will open a list look for the name of the Whatsapp application.

Replicates the Command: Get-AppxPackage "put the application name here" | Remove-AppxPackage

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Hi ,

Have you checked the list for the Name of the WhatsApp application on your computer.

Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName

Run this command in Powershell (admin) it will open a list look for the name of the Whatsapp application.

Replicates the Command: Get-AppxPackage "put the application name here" | Remove-AppxPackage

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Hi Ivan,

I tried with the full package detail as well as mentioned in your comment above but still nothing is happening. Do you mind connecting for a short call sometime?

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Hi ,

In this case, could it be a problem with Windows updates?

What version of Windows 10 are you on 22h2 or 21h2?

If possible, go to the Start menu > Settings > Update and security > Troubleshooting > Additional troubleshooting > Select Windows updates and WIndows Store applications.

Open Windows powershell (admin) and run the commands: sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth , one at a time, wait for the process to finish and restart the computer.

After reboot, access the Microsoft Store and Library > Get updates.

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Hi Ivan,

Thanks, your solution worked but now I am unable to download whatsapp app from microsoft store? Any solution for it?

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Hi ,

I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

Now try to download appx offline installer open try to install.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQO7aICK0bIeaX...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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Hi Ivan,

After running the commands and all, why have these colors started to appear?

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Can some please help with this?

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It's a known issue. I suggest you wait for an official fix. Meanwhile, you may send your feedback to Microsoft at the Feedback Hub (Win + F)

 

For more information, see the explanation and the *workaround* in this link:

 

https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK/issues/4881#issuecomment-2480939942

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