As we all know, Microsoft allows users to run Android applications in Windows 11 is based on WSA, the full name is Windows Subsystem for Android. That is, once WSA doesn’t work on Windows 11, then you won’t be able to run Android apps in Windows 11. Don’t worry too much, this article will show you how to fix WSA not working on Windows 11.
Why doesn’t WSA work?
The following is a list of possible reasons why WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) may not work:
Antivirus software prohibits the operation of WSA.
Corrupted WSA temporary files.
Outdated Microsoft Store framework, WSA integration is only used on Microsoft updated system versions.
After knowing the above reasons, let us find a solution to WSA not working on Windows 11 more quickly.
How to fix WSA not working in Windows 11?
1 Uninstall your VPN
Press Windows+R to open a new Run box, then type or paste appwiz.cpl and hit Enter.
Now find your VPN app, right-click it, and click Uninstall.
It’s unclear why the VPN is causing the WSA to not work, but according to Microsoft’s report, uninstalling the VPN solves the problem.
2 Repair WSA Press Windows+I to open the Settings app, then go to Apps, then Apps and Features.
Once in the Apps & Features window, you can search for Windows Subsystem for Android in the search box. Then, click the three-dot menu next to it, and then click Advanced options. Scroll down until you reach the “Reset” section and click the “Repair” button to start the process.
After the repair is complete, restart the computer to check if the WSA application can run normally.
3 Reset WSA Before resetting the WSA application, back up all important data.
Press Windows+I to open the Settings app, then go to Apps, then Apps and Features. Once in the Apps and Features window, search for Windows Subsystem Android in the search bar, then click the three-dot menu next to it, then click Advanced options.
Scroll down until you find the “Reset” section and click the “Reset” button.
4 Update Microsoft Store Framework Press Windows+R to open a new Run box, then type or paste msi-windows-store: and hit Enter.
Once on the home page, click on the library in the lower left corner.
Now click Get Updates to update the entire Microsoft Store Framework including WSA.
5 Update Windows Press Windows + I and click the Windows Update option in the left panel to access all updates.
If you need to download any new updates, click the Install Now option and wait for the process to complete; otherwise, click the Check for Updates button.
6 Temporarily disable your antivirus
If you installed antivirus program on your PC, you can try to temporarily disable the application to see if WSA not working issue is fixed or not. If it is fixed, then the issue is caused by your antivirus application. In order to solve WSA issue and protect your computer at the same time, you should consider change other antivirus application compatible with Windows 11.
If you are facing the issue WSA not working in Windows 11, you can solve it quickly using the ways above. If you want to install android apps on Windows 11, WSA is the prerequisite condition.
