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07-27-2016 12:48 PM
07-29-2016 02:56 PM
Hey @vause,
Thank you for joining in on the HP Support Forums.This is a great place to ask questions, find solutions and get help from others in the community! I understand that you are unable to open apps and that you had received a black screen on one point.
Have you tried to right click on the App and click "Enable"
Have you tried running the Apps troubleshooter?
Have you tried doing all of your Windows Updates?
Here is a document for you to try. It is called Troubleshoot problems with an app.
You will see in the document from Microsoft, that it says to try the Apps Troubleshooter first. If the Apps Troubleshooter does not work, it will give you additional steps to try such as:
- Make sure your PC is up to date
- Make sure the app isn't blocked by Windows Firewall
- Check with your System Admin
- Make sure your apps are up to date
- Sync App licenses
- Reinstall the App.
Did you receive any error messages?
Have you done a BIOS reset?
What happens when you try to go into Safe Mode?
Have you tried to perform a clean boot?
Please try and do a Hardware Test. HP provides diagnostic software that you can use to test hardware components on your computer; to rule out or confirm hardware failures when something is wrong.
This is a great question other customers may also be wondering about. When we have come to a resolution, please share what worked for you with others by marking this post as an Accepted Solution. If you would like to show your appreciation for my efforts today, please take a second to click the Thumbs Up button below.
If you require further assistance, I would be more than happy to continue to help you. Please re-post with the results of the troubleshooting and your Model Number (How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?) so that I can look into more specific documentation and product specifications.
Have a great day!
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08-20-2019 01:02 PM
I am having the same problem. I got a HP Elitebook from someone but the os is different that what I would normally use. It has the unbuntu os but I cant launch any of my apps either. I am just trying to get my computer fixed so I can get back to school.