Windows 11 users report Notepad, Snipping Tool, and other apps failing to open, showing Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001 on affected systems.

Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, as they are greeted with error code 0x803F8001.

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

The Windows Snipping Tool has improved iteration after iteration, but it still lags behind many third-party screenshot apps, which usually offer more customization options and additional settings you ...

Windows Snipping Tool is gaining the ability to insert custom text when editing screenshots. Built-in feature lets you add advanced screenshot edits without installing third-party apps. Not ...

Microsoft has been working arduously to infuse AI into every one of its product offerings, including Windows 11. The latest Windows 11 update will include updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad, as well ...

Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.

Microsoft is injecting a ton of generative AI-powered features into Windows 11, but it's not all about the Copilot assistant. The company has started to update a string of apps with new AI functions, ...

According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing a new version of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, which is now available to Windows Insiders on both Canary and Dev ...

With the Windows 11 Snipping Tool, you can record your screen and save it as a video. Here’s how to capture, edit and save screenshots in Windows 11 using the Snipping Tool, which is a lot simpler ...

Cropping images on Windows is easier than you think, thanks to built-in tools like the Snipping Tool, Photos app, and Paint. Whether you’re editing screenshots, resizing photos, or preparing images ...