The computer does not have a Sticky Note - Suggestions on how to fix it

Sticky Note is software developed by Microsoft that helps Windows users create notes quickly and simply on the computer screen. This software has many smart features such as changing note colors, formatting many different fonts. Thanks to that, users' notes are extremely outstanding, helping you save a lot of important information.

However, Sticky Note does not always work normally. Similar to many other applications, Sticky Note sometimes has some problems. In particular, the situation of computers without Sticky Note is quite common. TipsMake will help you fix this error in the next section.

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Details on how to fix your computer without Sticky Note effectively

Not being able to open Sticky Note Win 10 or Win 11 is not a rare situation. But don't worry if you can't find Sticky Note. Because the main reason is because you have not updated to the latest software version or have not downloaded Sticky Note to your device. In case Sticky Note is available but not working, don't panic because the admin has suggested simple tricks to help you fix it.

In case Windows does not have Sticky Note

Whether it's Win 10 or Win 11, opening Sticky Note is extremely easy. With Windows 10, you just need to click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Scroll down in the application list to see Sticky Note (as shown). As for Windows 11, users also open the Start menu and click All Apps, select the list with Sticky Notes.

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Or the simplest and fastest way is for Windows 10/11 users to click on the magnifying glass search icon on the taskbar > Enter the keyword Sticky Notes, this software will display.

If Win 11/Win 10 does not have Sticky Notes on the system. Users just need to click HERE to download Sticky Note to their device and you're done. Or you can check and update your operating system to the latest version (if available), Sticky Notes will be added automatically after updating.

In case you cannot access or view your notes in Sticky Notes

For this problem, users first need to perform basic procedures such as restarting the computer, checking the network connection, and closing other running note-taking applications (if any). In case these tips are not feasible, first you need to back up your note data first because it is possible that the following fixes can wipe your data.

Instructions for backing up Sticky Notes data

1. Step 1: The user presses the Windows + R key combination > When the dialog box displays, enter %LocalAppData%PackagesMicrosoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbweLocalState > Click OK.
2. Step 2: In the next interface, find the plum.sqlite file > Copy this file and copy it to a safe location (You can back up to another folder or external hard drive/USB drive).

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Once backed up, you can now proceed with the remedial measures detailed below.

1/ Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

(Admin instructions follow Windows 10, Win 11 does the same but the interface and some steps may be different)

1. Step 1: Press Windows + I > Then select Update & Security > Click Troubleshoot in the list on the left.
2. Step 2: Click on the Additional troubleshooters link > Scroll down to find Windows Store Apps > Click on it and click Run the troubleshooter > Wait for this process to finish and follow the instructions on the screen.

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2/ Repair or reset Sticky Notes software

With this trick, users also need to press the Windows + I key combination to open settings > Click on Apps > Scroll down to find Sticky Notes in the application list > Click on this software and click on the line Advanced options .

In the next interface, first click Repair to repair. In case Sticky Notes still fails, click Reset to reset the application.

Note: If all of the above measures fail, reinstalling Sticky Notes is also a useful solution. Click on the Uninstall line in the above interface to remove the application. Then follow the download link I gave at the beginning to reinstall this software to complete the process.

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Above is detailed information about the situation of computers without Sticky Note. TipsMake hopes that you can successfully fix the error through our instructions!

Lesley Montoya

Update 04 March 2024