{"id":25043,"date":"2024-11-01T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T04:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=25043"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:15:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T04:45:52","slug":"ms-paint-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/ms-paint-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful Fixed For MS Paint Not Working on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS Paint is one of the oldest graphic design software programs many Windows users use worldwide. This app&#8217;s history goes back to 1985, and since then, because of its ease of use, it has been liked by every Windows user. However, like any other software, this excellent tool also breaks down, and users report that MS Paint is not working on their system. If you are facing this issue, there is nothing to worry about. Today, we will fix it by using different working troubleshooting steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Causes &#8211;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why MS Paint Does Not Work properly. We have listed a few common causes here.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack Of Admin Rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupted Cache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupted System Files<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issue with Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issue with App installation and internal files.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix MS Paint Not Working On Windows<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated software and temporary glitches in the background running processes are common reasons causing default apps like MS Paint to stop working. Before you try any troubleshooting method it is best to restart the PC and check for Windows updates. We suggest this because Microsoft with each Windows update fixes known bugs and compatibility issues. Hence, to avoid facing malfunctioning issues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-stuck-on-checking-for-updates\/\">keep Windows updates<\/a>. Along with this restart the PC as it helps fix any temporary issues in the background processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have tried both these fixes, if the issue persists follow these methods to resolve the issue with MS Paint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 &#8211; Run The Paint App As An Administrator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to run the app as an administrator. Here are the steps to temporarily run the MS Paint app as an administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + S and type \u201cPaint.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Locate the Paint app under Best Match Results and right-click on it to choose Run As Administrator.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25044\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Type-Paint.webp\" alt=\"Type Paint\" width=\"415\" height=\"509\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The Paint app will now open with administrative rights. However, you will not feel any difference while using the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this works for you, you can set the Paint app to always open in admin mode without performing extra steps. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Launch the Paint app in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. In the Process tab, locate mspaint.exe and right-click on it<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Choose \u201cOpen File Location,\u201d and a File Explorer window will open with the main file executable.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Right-click on the <\/span><b>mspaint <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file and choose Properties from the context menu.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25045\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mspaint-file.webp\" alt=\"mspaint file\" width=\"560\" height=\"413\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. In the mspaint Properties box, click on the Compatibility tab and check the box before \u201c<\/span><b>Run this program as an administrator\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25047\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mspaint-Properties-box.webp\" alt=\"mspaint Properties box\" width=\"281\" height=\"434\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Click on Apply and on OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Paint app will always open in Admin mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Run As Adminstrator?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you run an app with admin rights, the app gets access to all system resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/cant-install-or-update-apps\/\">bypassing any restrictions<\/a> that might be causing issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 &#8211; Clear Microsoft Store Cache<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulated cached data can lead to issues on your system. So, let&#8217;s clear the cache before trying any other advanced fixes. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type <\/span><b>wsreset.exe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit Enter.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25046\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/wsreset.exe_.webp\" alt=\"wsreset.exe\" width=\"388\" height=\"188\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A Command Prompt window will open briefly, and the Microsoft Store will launch automatically afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will clear the cache without deleting your installed apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why clear Microsoft Store Cache<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cache and temporary files slow down system performance and interfere with the working of applications like MS Paint; therefore, it is suggested that they be cleared. This action won\u2019t delete any files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3 &#8211; Run Windows Store App Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows offers a built-in troubleshooter for automatically fixing issues. Before resorting to more drastic measures like resetting the operating system, try running the troubleshooter for the Windows App Store first. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open the Settings window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. In the search bar on the top of the left panel, type \u201cFind and fix problems with Windows Store Apps\u201d.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Find-and-fix-problems-with-Windows-Store-Apps.webp\" alt=\"Type Find and fix problems with Windows Store Apps\" width=\"308\" height=\"243\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on the result with the same name and a new box will appear.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Advanced link and ensure that the \u201cApply Repairs Automatically\u201d option is already checked.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25014\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Store-Apps-troubleshooter.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Store Apps troubleshooter\" width=\"707\" height=\"548\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click on the Next button and follow the onscreen instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/remove-apps-from-my-libraries-in-windows-store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove Apps from \u201cMy Libraries\u201d in Windows Store: Effective Ways<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4 &#8211; Repair\/Reset The Paint App<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Paint app is not working on your PC after running the Store App troubleshooter, the next step recommended by experts is to repair and reset the Paint app. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + X to open the Power menu and click on Settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24759\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Power-Menu-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Power Menu Settings\" width=\"193\" height=\"188\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Apps tab in the left panel and then click on the Installed Apps option in the right section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24792\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Installed-Apps.webp\" alt=\"Installed Apps\" width=\"428\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Type \u201cPaint\u201d in the top search bar, and the Paint app will be highlighted.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the three dots next to the paint app and choose Advanced Options.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Scroll down until you reach the Reset Section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24795\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Repair-button.webp\" alt=\"Repair button\" width=\"563\" height=\"250\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Click on the Repair button first and check if the MS Paint not working issue has been resolved,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. If not, follow steps 1 to 5 again, and this time click on the Reset button to reset MS Paint&#8217;s settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5\u00a0 &#8211; Install Windows Updates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving on, with the expert&#8217;s recommended way, updating Windows OS with the hope that new updates might fix the issue. Here are the steps to update Windows OS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cCheck For Updates.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the search result with the same name.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A new window will open where you have to click on the \u201cCheck For Updates\u201d button on the top right corner.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wait for the Windows to connect to Microsoft Servers, find, download, and install updates on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/please-wait-while-windows-install-system-update\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Fix \u201cPlease Wait While Windows Install A System Update\u201d Error<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6\u00a0 &#8211; Perform A DISM Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool is provided within the Windows OS environment to scan and fix issues with the Windows image. To run a scan with this tool, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to launch the RUN dialog box and type \u201ccmd\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER to open the Command prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Type the following command followed by the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wait for the process to complete and restart the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7\u00a0 &#8211; Carry Out A SFC Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the issues persist after a DISM scan and fix, then you ought to run a System File Checker scan on your PC to verify and replace corrupted system files. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + S and type \u201ccmd.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The search results will highlight the Command Prompt under Best Match. Right-click on it and choose Run as Administrator.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and Paste the following command in the Command prompt, followed by the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Sfc \/Scannow<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wait for the scan to complete and restart your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8\u00a0 &#8211; Remove Unsupported Fonts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve recently installed new fonts, they could be causing issues with the MS Paint application, leading to crashes or preventing it from opening. To resolve this, you may need to remove the newly installed fonts. Access Windows Settings by pressing Win + I, then navigate to Personalization &gt; Fonts. From there, uninstall any recent fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25049\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Personalization-Fonts.webp\" alt=\"Personalization Fonts\" width=\"957\" height=\"609\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9\u00a0 &#8211; Delete the SID Entries for Paint in the registry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few Registry entries known as SID, or Security Identifier entries that are different for different apps. The SID Entries related to the Paint app could be corrupted, which means you will have to delete them. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201cregedit.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Press the OK button to open the Windows Registry Editor.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the path below in the Registry Editor&#8217;s address bar and press Enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Appx\\AppxAllUserStore<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25050\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/microsoft.paint-registry-editor.webp\" alt=\"microsoft.paint registry editor\" width=\"700\" height=\"446\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the AppxAllUserStore key on the left to expand it downwards and you&#8217;ll see the SID entries that start with S-1-5.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Expand each of these keys to find any entries associated with the Paint app.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. When you locate the Paint app entries, right-click on them and select Delete to remove them.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. After that, exit the Registry Editor, uninstall the Paint app, and then reinstall it to clear the corrupted SID profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/what-is-registry-cleaner-and-fix-registry-error\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Registry Cleaner and How to Fix Registry Error<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10\u00a0 &#8211; Disable Any Local Group Policies Disallowing Paint<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason MS Paint does not work is Local Group Policies. We can verify whether any such setting has been accidentally enabled. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cgpedit.\u201d Click on the Edit Group Policy search result.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. In the new open box, click on the following path in the left pane, one below the other to reveal the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Local Computer Policy &gt; User Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; System<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25051\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Local-Computer-Policy.webp\" alt=\"Local Computer Policy\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Now, on the right side, locate <\/span><b>Don\u2019t run specified Windows applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entry and double-click on it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25052\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dont-run-specified-Windows-applications.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t run specified Windows applications box\" width=\"295\" height=\"359\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Disabled button and then click on Apply, followed by OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11\u00a0 &#8211; Uninstall And Reinstall Paint Using PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can uninstall the Paint app through Apps &amp; features in Settings, this might not effectively resolve the issue if the app isn&#8217;t functioning properly. Uninstalling the Paint app via Windows PowerShell can be a more reliable solution in these cases. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + X to open the Power menu and choose Terminal (Admin).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. This will open the PowerShell app in admin mode. Copy and paste the following command followed by the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MSPaint | Remove-AppxPackage<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The Paint app has been removed from your PC. To reinstall it, copy and paste this command and press the Enter key afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.MSPaint | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register &#8220;$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml&#8221;}<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25053\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Paint-app-reinstall-command.webp\" alt=\"Paint app reinstall command\" width=\"836\" height=\"215\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/remove-powershell-exe-pop-up-virus-on-windows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective Ways to Get Rid of Powershell.exe Pop-Up Virus on Windows<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 12: Reset Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final fix to make MS Paint work on your PC is to reset Windows OS. Here is how you can do that. Although Windows provides an option to keep your data during the reset, it is recommended to manually back up your files externally to prevent any potential data loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1. Open the Start menu and search for &#8216;Reset this PC.&#8217; Then, select the appropriate option from the search results.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2. Click on &#8220;Reset PC.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/reset-pc-under-recovery.webp\" alt=\"reset pc under recovery\" width=\"952\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3. Select &#8220;Keep my files.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to start the reset process for your Windows computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/restore-data-after-factory-reset-on-windows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore Data After Factory Reset on Windows \u2013 Bring Your Files Back!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">[ Fixed ]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After religiously following all the troubleshooting methods, we hope that the issue of MS Paint not working on your system will have been resolved. We would love to hear from you and know which method helped you fix this issue in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MS Paint is one of the oldest graphic design software programs many Windows users use worldwide. This app&#8217;s history goes back to 1985, and since then, because of its ease of use, it has been liked by every Windows user. 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