In those days of working from home, after Movies and TV showsPC games are the only means of some entertainment. Since many of us don’t have high-end machines, we end up playing pre-installed games. But what happens when our most loved and most played Microsoft Solitaire game stops working? Today we will learn how to fix “Cannot Start Microsoft Solitaire Collection“Error in Windows 10.
Since the launch of Windows 3.0, Solitary collection has always been there for users in trouble. When Windows 8 was launched, it was a big disappointment that it didn’t come with any of the games. But the love of the fans brought it back with a new graphical interface and a colorful interface. Now we know it’s a very old game, the new version works with a freeze here and there.
Microsoft Solitaire Collection will not open
We know how much you love this game and we are here to resolve the error and resume your enjoyment. If you are unable or unable to open the Microsoft Solitaire collection in Windows 10, this article provides some methods to resolve the issue.
- Run the Windows Store application troubleshooter
- Update Microsoft Store apps
- Reset the Microsoft Solitaire collection
- Reset Windows Store cache
- Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection
Keep in mind that these are proven methods, but you must restart the system after the completion of each method.
1]Run the Windows Store app troubleshooter
Yes, I know this is the most basic method and you may have tried it before. But it is also very effective.
Open the Settings application and click Update and security.
In the left panel, click on Troubleshoot.
Scroll down, click Windows Store applications and then click Run the troubleshooter.
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The Windows Store app troubleshooter will start working and will detect problems. Once the problem is detected, follow the instructions. Once the procedure is complete, you are ready to go, your application will work again.
2]Update Microsoft Store apps
Most of the time, the errors are due to the fact that the application is obsolete. Outdated applications tend to generate errors for you to install new updates. Updates are required for a variety of reasons.
Open the Start menu, type Microsoft Store and open the app.
At the top right, search for three points. Click on it and select Downloads and updates.
Now click on Get updates. It will begin to search for newly available updates for all installed applications.
If updates are available, it will start installing them one by one. Once the update is installed, try opening the app again, it should start working now.
3]Reset the Microsoft Solitaire collection
Resetting the app will delete all saved scores and make the app work as a new installed app. It will also clear all user settings.
Open the Settings and click on Applications. 
Now, in the list of installed applications, look for Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
Select it and click Advanced options. 
Scroll down and click Reset. It will display a message regarding the erasure of all data from the application. Click on Reset again.
Wait a bit and you will get a new and new Microsoft Solitaire Collection installed.
4]Reset Windows Store cache
It is true that we sometimes need to clean up the Windows Store cache to make sure that the new updates work. Cleaning the cache not only allows the application to function as new, but also to make sure that all the applied parameters also work correctly.
When the cache is full or contains invalid files, the applications stop working or behave abnormally.
Open the Start menu and type wsreset.
Select the option and click Execute as administrator.
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Wait a while for the command to execute. Restart the system and you are ready to go.
Clearing the cache can also make you start the app like a new one but your saved scores will go nowhere.
5]Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection
Uninstalling Solitaire and reinstalling the game is the method most used by people around the world.
Open the Start menu and search for Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
Right click on the application and click on Uninstall. Wait a while as it takes time to uninstall the application.
Now open the Microsoft Store application and research Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
Click on Install and wait a few moments for it to download and install.
Try to open the app again, it should work now.
You can try any or all of the methods. Let us know in the comments section below which of the methods worked for you.
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