How do I stop the apps on my computer from immediately crashing when opened?

[Guest OwenJDRNP]

Over the course of my ownership of my computer, various applications have fallen victim to a problem where they will open and then immediately close. Early 2020 was when this problem began. The ones I remember doing this first are:Microsoft Storefeedback hubphotosvideo editor (somehow linked to photos?)get help/help (I think the name changed?)mapstranslatormapscameratipsmy delland possibly othersSince then, the following applications have stopped working and now display the same behavior of instantly closing when opened:calculatorweatherclockHP smartsticky notesIt does not matter whether the a

 

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