{"id":122356,"date":"2023-01-31T11:31:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=122356"},"modified":"2026-03-30T05:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T05:35:58","slug":"programs-closing-by-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/programs-closing-by-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fixed] Programs Closing By Themselves on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>When using your Windows 11 system, one of the most annoying things could be apps crashing or closing repeatedly. The programs closing by themselves can severely affect your OS operations and even slow down your PC. You can encounter this problem after installing some Windows Updates, during sleep mode, or while accessing Settings, gaming apps, and other default and third-party apps.<\/p><p>Moreover, the system and its data might be inaccessible since it doesn&rsquo;t let you perform operations and use your device appropriately. Hence, be sure that you have a backup of your system data.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-windows-11-keep-closing-my-programs?\"><strong>Why Does Windows 11 Keep Closing My Programs?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The possible reasons behind Windows 11 crashing apps automatically could be several, including problematic apps, buggy Windows Updates, and more. The most common ones are listed briefly below:<\/p><p><strong>Buggy or Incompatible Applications<\/strong><\/p><p>Usually, problems closing by themselves on Windows 11 issues occur because of incompatible or buggy applications. It may include default and third-party applications, software, or programs.<\/p><p><strong>Virus Infection<\/strong><\/p><p>A virus-infected system may also face problems closing by themselves issue. Additionally, a virus-infected device may become sluggish or crash frequently.<\/p><p><strong>Corrupted System Files<\/strong><\/p><p>System files are necessary for programs and apps to run smoothly. If your system files are corrupted or damaged, they may cause multiple problems, including Windows 11 crashing.<\/p><p><strong>Problematic Windows Updates<\/strong><\/p><p>Broken or buggy Windows updates may not let your system work promptly and cause several problems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/types-of-bsod-errors.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSoD errors<\/a>, startup failure, system crashing, etc.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ways-to-fix-programs-closing-by-themselves-issue\"><strong>Ways to Fix Programs Closing by Themselves Issue<\/strong><\/h2><p>As the reasons behind the issue may differ, we&rsquo;ve enlisted some proven workarounds to help you eliminate this problem.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-perform-clean-boot\"><strong>#1 Perform Clean Boot<\/strong><\/h3><p>You can perform a clean boot to fix programs closing by themselves issue. It helps start your system only with the minimum required applications, software, or apps and removes all third-party running apps with services. This way, Clean Boot will help narrow down the source of the issue, guiding you for further actions. To perform a clean boot, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box by pressing <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> and typing <strong>msconfig<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK<\/strong> or hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/type-msconfig-in-run-dialog-box.jpg\" alt=\"type-msconfig-in-run-dialog-box\" class=\"wp-image-122440 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/type-msconfig-in-run-dialog-box.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/type-msconfig-in-run-dialog-box-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Open Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-task-manager-on-startup-tab.jpg\" alt=\"open-task-manager-on-startup-tab\" class=\"wp-image-122441 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-task-manager-on-startup-tab.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-task-manager-on-startup-tab-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the app you think might be causing the issue and click <strong>Disable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-program-and-click-disable.jpg\" alt=\"select-program-and-click-disable\" class=\"wp-image-122442 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-program-and-click-disable.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-program-and-click-disable-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click <strong>OK<\/strong> on the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab and reboot your system normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-uninstall-problematic-third-party-app\"><strong>#2 Uninstall Problematic Third-Party App<\/strong><\/h3><p>If the problem doesn&rsquo;t solve in a clean boot, there might be a buggy third-party application causing the problem. So, if you&rsquo;ve recently installed any third-party application and started experiencing the Windows 11 crashing issue after that, uninstall the application. It may not be compatible with your system or have bugs. To uninstall the third-party application from your system, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + I <\/strong>to open <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now follow <strong>Apps &gt; Apps &amp; Features.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/go-to-apps-and-features-in-settings.jpg\" alt=\"go-to-apps-and-features-in-settings\" class=\"wp-image-122443 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/go-to-apps-and-features-in-settings.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/go-to-apps-and-features-in-settings-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/go-to-apps-and-features-in-settings-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down, select the app that seems buggy, and click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/uninstall-buggy-app.jpg\" alt=\"uninstall-buggy-app\" class=\"wp-image-122444 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/uninstall-buggy-app.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/uninstall-buggy-app-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/uninstall-buggy-app-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your action by clicking <strong>Uninstall &gt; Yes<\/strong>. Once done, close the window and check if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-run-windows-apps-troubleshooter\"><strong>#3 Run Windows Apps Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h3><p>Windows comes with built-in troubleshooting utilities such as Windows Apps troubleshooter. You can run this troubleshooter to fix the &ldquo;Programs closing by themselves&rdquo; issue. Follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and follow <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Additional troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-additional-troubleshooters-in-settings.jpg\" alt=\"click-additional-troubleshooters-in-settings\" class=\"wp-image-122445 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-additional-troubleshooters-in-settings.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-additional-troubleshooters-in-settings-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-additional-troubleshooters-in-settings-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and under <strong>Find and fix other problems<\/strong>, find <strong>Windows Store<\/strong> <strong>Apps<\/strong>. Select it and click <strong>Run the troubleshooter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-Windows-store-apps-troubleshooter.jpg\" alt=\"run-Windows-store-apps-troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-122446 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-Windows-store-apps-troubleshooter.jpg 494w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-Windows-store-apps-troubleshooter-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><p>The utility will start detecting the issues and suggest possible fix. Follow the instructions to complete the process, and once done, close the window. Then, restart your system and check if everything works fine now.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-scan-for-malware-infection\"><strong>#4 Scan for Malware Infection<\/strong><\/h3><p>Malware or virus infection is one of the most common reasons behind system malfunctioning. In addition, programs closing by themselves may also be due to some system malfunctioning. Therefore, we advise you to scan your PC for malware check with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and follow <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security &gt; Virus &amp; threat protection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-virus-and-threat-protection-in-Widows-Security.jpg\" alt=\"click-virus-and-threat-protection-in-Widows-Security\" class=\"wp-image-122447 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-virus-and-threat-protection-in-Widows-Security.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-virus-and-threat-protection-in-Widows-Security-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-virus-and-threat-protection-in-Widows-Security-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the following window, click <strong>Scan options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Scan-options.jpg\" alt=\"click-Scan-options\" class=\"wp-image-122448 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Scan-options.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Scan-options-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Further, select <strong>Microsoft Defender Offline scan &gt; Scan now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-microsoft-defender-offline-scan-and-then-click-scan-now.jpg\" alt=\"select-microsoft-defender-offline-scan-and-then-click-scan-now\" class=\"wp-image-122449 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-microsoft-defender-offline-scan-and-then-click-scan-now.jpg 673w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-microsoft-defender-offline-scan-and-then-click-scan-now-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure><p>The tool will look for any malware or virus available on your system. Then, follow the further instructions to remove it from your system (if any). Once done, reboot your system and see if the problem persists.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-run-sfc-scan\"><strong>#5 Run SFC Scan<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, damaged or broken system files might also cause programs to close themselves. Try running System File Checker (SFC) to fix this problem. Follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Windows Search by pressing <strong>Windows + S,<\/strong> type <strong>cmd<\/strong>, and select <strong>Run as administrator.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Command Prompt window, type <strong>SFC\/scannow<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-sfc-scannow-command-4.jpg\" alt=\"run-sfc-scannow-command\" class=\"wp-image-122450 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-sfc-scannow-command-4.jpg 489w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-sfc-scannow-command-4-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It may take some time to complete the scanning process. So wait and let the process end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, see if there are any further instructions to follow. Finally, close the window and restart the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You can also run the following DISM commands if you find no corrupted system files and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> after each command.<\/p><p><strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Scanhealth<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-dism-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-dism-command\" class=\"wp-image-122451 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-dism-command.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-dism-command-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure><p>Let the process end and reboot your system to check if the problem is solved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-uninstall-problematic-windows-update\"><strong>#6 Uninstall Problematic Windows Update<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many users reported that they started experiencing programs closing by themselves after installing certain Windows updates. It might be possible that the update must contain bugs, causing issues with your system. In the worst case, you can experience Windows 11 crashing repeatedly or a blue screen error due to a problematic Windows update. Hence, uninstall the buggy Windows update with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + I <\/strong>to open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and follow <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Update &gt; Update History<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Update-history-in-Windows-update-settings.jpg\" alt=\"click-Update-history-in-Windows-update-settings\" class=\"wp-image-122452 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Update-history-in-Windows-update-settings.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Update-history-in-Windows-update-settings-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-Update-history-in-Windows-update-settings-768x443.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the next prompt, click <strong>Uninstall updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-uninstall-updates-on-update-history-page.jpg\" alt=\"click-uninstall-updates-on-update-history-page\" class=\"wp-image-122459 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-uninstall-updates-on-update-history-page.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-uninstall-updates-on-update-history-page-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doing so will take you to the control panel, where you can select the problematic Windows update and click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-update-to-uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"select-update-to-uninstall\" class=\"wp-image-122460 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-update-to-uninstall.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-update-to-uninstall-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, restart your system and check if the issue is resolved now.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Hopefully, these methods will do the work for you. However, remember that this issue may prevent you from performing several actions, such as copying, transferring, or backing up your data. In such a scenario, it&rsquo;s best to use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">windows data recovery software<\/a><\/strong>, such as Stellar Data Recovery for Windows. Then, after recovering your system data, you can perform the discussed troubleshooting methods to fix programs closing by themselves issue.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When using your Windows 11 system, one of the most annoying things&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/programs-closing-by-themselves\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Fixed] Programs Closing By Themselves on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":122463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[692],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows-data-recovery-standard","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>[Fixed] Programs Closing By Themselves on Windows 11<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The programs closing by themselves issue on Windows 11 can occur due to buggy apps, Windows updates, and other reasons. 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