All windows apps are returning "The data is invalid". I believe there's something wrong with the WindowsApps folder
Any time I use an app or open a file that uses a windows app I get this error. Any and all other apps work perfectly fine with no issues. This is only affecting windows apps and nothing else
I've checked and updated windows
I've reinstalled windows
I've gone to every app and repaired it in settings
I can't run the built in troubleshooter since I'm guessing it's an app
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling spotify. I get 0X8007000D
I ran:
sfc /scannow
Dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /CheckHealth
Dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /ScanHealth
Dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
They all came up normal with no issues or corruptions.
I've done everything short of backing up my files and completely reseting my pc. Please tell me there's something else I can do first
Also please don't ask for screenshots unless necessary. Snipping and print screen don't work. I can if needed as shown, but it's a pain
PC Info:
Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700 @ 2.50GHz (2.50 GHz)
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable)
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB)
Windows Info:
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 25H2
Installed on 5/8/2026
OS build 26200.8328
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.304.0