Can't Start Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Microsoft Solitaire is a beloved game that millions of people have either played at some point or are still playing actively. With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft introduced the Solitaire Collection - a set of all the usual card games users expect to find on Windows but with a round of polish to bring them up to the modern standards. Unfortunately, under certain circumstances, the Microsoft Solitaire Collection might refuse to launch. Instead of being flummoxed, try the solutions outlined below and see if one of them manages to fix the problem. 

Try the Windows Store Applications Troubleshooter

Windows comes with a built-in Store App troubleshooter and it might be worth it to give it a chance. 

1. Type troubleshooter in the search field on the taskbar and open the top result.
2. Scroll down and click on 'Additional troubleshooters.'
3. Locate the 'Windows Store App' troubleshooter from the available choices.
4. Select it and click on 'Run the troubleshooter.'
5. Wait and see if the troubleshooter will manage to detect and fix any problems associated with Windows Store apps.

Try to reset the Microsoft Solitaire Collection

If the Microsoft Solitaire Collection is still not working as expected, you may wish to reset it. 

1. Type solitaire in the search field on the taskbar.
2. Right-click the top result - 'Microsoft Solitaire Collection.'
3. Select 'App settings' from the available options.
4. Locate the 'Reset' button and click on it.
5. Confirm that you want to delete the app's data by clicking 'Reset.'

Try to reset the Microsoft Store cache

You might also try to reset the Microsoft Store cache and see if it manages to fix the issue. Windows comes with a convenient tool named 'WSReset.exe' designed to perform exactly that function.

1. Press Windows (Windows logo key) + R on your keyboard.
2. Type 'WSReset.exe' in the Run window.
3. This will execute the WSReset tool and clear the Windows store cache.