How To Reset Or Repair Scan App In Windows 11

On Windows 11 computers, the Scan app is the default app used to scan documents and pictures connected to PCs. The classic Windows Fax and Scan is no longer available by default, although it’s possible to install it as an optional feature.

One of the advantages of the Scan app over the classic Windows Fax and Scan is that it lets you save scanned documents/pictures in the PDF file format.

While the Scan app is pretty good, at times, it might fail to detect your connected scanner or show errors while scanning a document/picture.

If you are encountering issues with the Scan app, you can consider resetting and repairing it. Like other modern apps, the Scan app can also be reset or repaired right from the Settings app.

This guide shows you how to reset and repair the Scan app to fix issues on a Windows 11 PC.

Repair the Scan app in Windows 11

Step 1: Perform a right-click on the Windows logo icon (start button) and then click the Settings option to open the same.

Step 2: On the left pane of the Settings app window, click Apps. Now, on the right side, click Installed apps to see a list of all installed apps on your Windows 11 PC.

Step 3: Select the List view (refer to the picture below) and then scroll down the list to see the Scan app entry.

Step 4: Once you find the Scan app’s entry, click on the three dots next to it and then click Advanced options.

Step 5: On the resulting page, scroll down to see the Repair option. Click on the Repair button to begin repairing the Scan app.

Once the Scan app is repaired, a tick icon will show up next to the Repair button.

You may now launch the Scan app and use it.

Reset the Scan app in Windows 11

NOTE: Resetting the Scan app might remove added Scanners from your PC. You might have to add the Scanner again after resetting the Scan app.

Step 1: Launch the Windows 11 Settings app.

Step 2: On the left pane, click Apps. Now, on the right side, click Installed apps.

Step 3: Click on the Details view icon and then scroll down the list to see the Scan app.

Step 4: Click the three dots next to the Scan app and then click Advanced options.

Step 5: Finally, click the Reset button to reset the Scan app.