{"id":1497,"date":"2018-04-16T10:45:01","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T10:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:05","slug":"windows-10-live-tiles-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/windows-10-live-tiles-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 Live Tiles Not Working – How to Fix?"},"content":{"rendered":"

All users of Windows are familiar with the live tiles that display necessary information without opening the app. \u00a0This feature was introduced way back on Windows 8. There are specific tiles for displaying information related to news, weather, etc. These tiles can be rearranged, resized and moved as per your need. These tiles access live information in real time from social networks, messaging systems, internet, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

A live tile usually has information flashing on it. There are issues with the tile such as a blank tile or a static tile. A static tile is one which displays the name of the program on its icon while a blank tile does not display anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0How to Fix-Windows 10 Background Disappears?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

How to Fix Windows 10 Live Tiles Not Working<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Step 1:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Restart explorer.exe. For this right click on task bar > Task Manager. Go to Process tab, search Windows Explorer. Right click on it. Restart your system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/span>Step 2:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Make sure that you have a screen with a resolution of 1024×768 and turn on your User Account Control.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0After this, you will need to Run the Windows App Troubleshooter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Go to Settings and Reset Windows 10 Apps.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 5:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Live tiles use .jpg or .png file format. Installation of any conflicting software could result in a problem with the working of the tiles. Therefore, it is a good idea to check if the problem started after the installation of any new software. If such is the case, you could try uninstalling the software and check.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Interchanging the local and Microsoft accounts<\/a> could help resolve the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 7:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0You could try unpinning and pinning the App tile to the start screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 8:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0With the help of the Uninstaller, you can try to uninstall and reinstall or repair the App or software.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 9:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Next the System File Checker should be Run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 10:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Use the “Refresh PC” feature to refresh your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, one of the best ways to resolve the problem of tiles not updating, Windows 10 can be made to automatically flush live tiles every time the system is shut down<\/a>. This ensures that live tiles update themselves every time the system is switched on. If your Windows 10 Live Titles not working, just follow the steps above to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip: How to Flush live tiles in Windows 10<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Windows Registry<\/a> can be used to automatically flush live tiles when you shut down your system.\u00a0<\/span>However, prior to editing, Registry should be backed up.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can flush live tiles by following the procedure mentioned below:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n