Fix: There’s a Problem With Microsoft Windows App Runtime

The error message “There is a problem with Microsoft Windows App Runtime Dynamic Dependency LifetimeManager” indicates a problem related to the initialization and management of runtime components that some modern Windows applications depend on. The Microsoft Windows App Runtime is responsible for handling various runtime dependencies dynamically, allowing different applications to share the same runtime resources efficiently.

Unlike crashes that prevent applications from running, this issue often appears as a random pop-up during system startup or while using certain apps, including games. Many users have encountered it while gaming. This error is linked to the Microsoft Windows App Runtime. It is usually caused by a corrupted system component or a background process failing to initialize properly.

In this guide, we will show you how to resolve this issue.

1. Reinstall Microsoft Windows App Runtime

Microsoft Windows App Runtime is important for modern applications to function correctly. If this component is corrupted, reinstalling it can potentially restore missing or broken dependencies that may be causing the error.

1. Press Windows + X on your keyboard and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. To uninstall Microsoft Windows App Runtime, type the following command and press Enter:

   Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime* | Remove-AppxPackage

   

This command will find the runtime and remove it from your system.

1. After the uninstallation, it is recommended to restart your PC; otherwise, the second command may not work.
2. Once restarted, open Terminal again, type the following command, and press Enter to reinstall the runtime:

   winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.3 -e

This uses the Windows Package Manager to fetch the latest version from the Microsoft Store. Once the installation is complete, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved.

2. Perform an In-Place Upgrade Repair

Another effective method to fix this issue is to perform an In-Place Upgrade Repair, which re-installs Windows while keeping personal files, apps, and settings. This process can replace corrupted system files, potentially fixing the issue without requiring a full reset.

1. Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s official website.

   

2. Run the tool and select “Upgrade this PC now.”
   

Follow the on-screen instructions and choose Keep personal files and apps when prompted.

Allow the installation to complete; this may take some time. Once the process is finished, restart your PC and see if the problem is resolved.