Windows 11: the expiration of a certificate crashes several native system applications – Frandroid

A crash is a reminder of how connected Windows is, even when it comes to the system’s native applications.

At the risk of grinding our teeth, we can now consider that Windows is a system permanently connected to the Internet. A Bing crash that blocked the Windows 10 search engine had already proven it. It is again a failure that reminds users.

The screenshot crashed because of the Internet?

For several days, Internet users have been complaining about problems in Windows 11. Certain applications no longer function like the screenshot tool. At the opening, Windows 11 displays an error message explaining that the screenshot tool cannot be launched, without further explanation.

Microsoft investigated the issue and determined that it was related to an internal issue: the non-renewal of a certificate. As of November 1, 2021, Windows users can no longer open certain native system applications. ” This is caused by the expiration of a Microsoft digital certificate on October 31, 2021 “.

This problem affects a few applications:

• screenshots tool
• the page counts (on Windows in S mode)
• touch keyboard, voice recognition and emoji panel
• the input method editor
• Windows tips app

Microsoft is working on an update to correct the problems, especially in S mode. In the meantime, the update KB5006746 of October 21, 2021 partially corrects this problem. If you are affected, take a look at Windows Update to try to correct the problem.