Windows 11/10 Calculator is Missing? Here’s How to Get it Back

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to quickly make some calculations on your Windows computer only to realize that your Calculator app is missing? But where has the Windows Calculator disappeared? Whether you are on Windows 10 or 11, getting back your Calculator won’t take much time.

So, read on to find out why your Calculator is missing in Windows 10 or 11 and more importantly how to retrieve/reactivate it.

Windows 11 Calculator Missing? Check out the Reasons Behind it!

However, before we look for the solution let’s first know why yours might be missing;

1. Uninstalled by Mistake: It is possible that you or someone else accidentally deleted the Calculator app.
2. System Updates: Some particular system updates can often cause issues with the Calculator app.
3. Damaged/Corrupted Files: Sometimes the built-in apps like the Calculator can be affected by corrupted or damaged system files
4. User Account Issues: There can be availability issues with the application due to problems within your user account.

Now that we know some potential reasons behind the issue, let’s move on to the solutions.

Windows Calculator Disappeared? Here’s How to Get it Back

Method 1: Run the Windows App Troubleshooter

This step is only for Windows 10 users  –

Step 1: Open Windows Settings and click on the Update & Security option from the left-hand side.

Step 2: Now again from the left-hand side click on the Troubleshoot option.

Step 3: Then from the right-hand side, click on the Run the Troubleshooter option under the Windows Store Apps option.

Step 4: After this, restart your PC and check if the Calculator app is back.

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Method 2: Update the Windows

Microsoft regularly releases updates for Windows to fix general issues and bugs on your computer. It is a good practice to check for any updates regularly. Here is how to do it:

In Windows 10 –

Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys together.

Step 2: Now from the left-hand side, click on the Update and Security option.

Step 3: Then click on the Check for updates button from the right-hand side of the screen.

Step 4: If you find any pending updates there, click on the Download button.

Step 5: Now restart your computer and check whether the Calculator app is back or not.

In Windows 11 –

Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys together.

Step 2: Now from the left-hand side at the bottom, click on the Windows Update option.

Step 3: Then click on the Check for updates button from the right-hand side of the screen.

Step 4: If you find any pending updates there, click on the Download & Install button.

Step 5: Now restart your computer and check whether the Calculator app is back or not.

After updating any pending OS updates, it is wise to also check the Microsoft Store for any pending updates.

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Method 3: Reset the Calculator Application

If troubleshooting doesn’t fix the issue, try resetting the Calculator app. Here is how to fix the Calculator is not working in Windows 10 issue:

For Windows 10 users –

Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys together.

Step 2: Now from the bottom left-hand side, click on the Apps option.

Step 3: A list of all apps will appear, find and click on the Calculator app > click on Advanced options.

Step 4: Here you will see a Reset button, click on it.

Step 5: Restart your PC to make the changes you have just done.

For Windows 11 users –

If your Windows 11 calculator not working properly just follow the steps below:

Step 1: Press the Windows key and type the ‘calculator’ in the search bar.

Step 2: Now right-click on the Calculator icon and choose App settings.

Step 3: Now you can either choose Reset or Repair the Calculator app.

Method 4: Reinstall the Calculator App Using Windows Powershell

The steps included in this method will remain the same in both Windows 10 and 11 computers. So, let’s find out how to get back the Windows 11/10 Calculator app –

Step 1: Click on the Windows key and type Windows Powershell. Now click on Run as Administrator to open the app.

Step 2: Now, type this exact command and press the Enter key: get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCalculator* | remove-appxpackage

Step 3: Now go to the Microsoft Store and search for the Windows Calculator app. Click on the Download button.

Step 4: Once the installation is finished, run the Calculator app and see if there are any hiccups or not.

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Method 5: Perform SFC Scan

Step 1: Click on the Windows key and type the command prompt. Now click on Run as Administrator to open the app.

Step 2: Now, type this exact command and press the Enter key: sfc /scannow

It will now check for any damaged or corrupted files related to your system apps and repair or replace them.

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Method 6: Pin it to Your Taskbar

Step 1: Press the Windows key and type the ‘calculator’ in the search bar.

Step 2: Now right-click on the Calculator icon and choose Pin to taskbar.

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Conclusion

So, this is how you can get your Calculator app back on Windows 10 and 11 computers. We hope this guide has helped you to fix the Calculator missing in Windows 10 and 11 problems.

If you do find this guide helpful, share it with your friends who are also facing the same issue. And if you have any other method or fix that we might have missed, let us know in the comments below.