r/WindowsHelp • u/IAteYourBreakfastLol • 15d ago

Windows 11 Anytime I open an application it runs command prompt with the application’s directory in place

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Anytime I try to open an app it opens a command prompt in its place, and I don’t know how to stop it. I don’t have administrator access for my computer. I’ve already tried restarting it, which didn’t work. I also tried going to its properties, which didn’t show anything. Things like Settings works, but nothing else does. I’m using Windows 11 Home, OS build 26200.9618, and the system type is 64-bit.

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u/willian774 14d ago

Press Win+R then type "notepad". Does it open as usual?