Kindle App for Windows 8.1: Fixing Common Problems

The Kindle App is a good tool for reading e-books. It’s portable and it offers various books.
However, some users encountered an issue after installing the app:
> The kindle app on windows 8.1 won’t run. I get the message: This application > can’t be installed on your PC.
This error may occur because of various reasons, so in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix it.

  • Many users reported issues with the Kindle app on Windows 8.1.
  • One fix is to make sure that the Kindle app is enabled, and the UAC is correctly configured on your PC.
  • If the app is not working properly, you may need to try another app, as Kindle works only with the official ones.

Check for app updates

  1. Go to Windows Store and check for app updates.
  2. If there are, download them and install them.
    If there are, download them and install them.
  3. Reset the app to default settings
    Go to Start, typeappwiz.cpl and hit Enter.
  4. Now, go to Amazon app and right click on it.
  5. Go to theUninstalloption.

Uninstall the Kindle app

  1. Go to the Control Panel.
    Go to the Control Panel.
  2. Click Programs.
  3. Click Uninstall a program.
  4. Locate the Kindle App and uninstall it.
  5. Restart the computer.
    Restart the computer.
  6. Reinstall the Kindle App
    Go to the Windows Store.
  7. Search for Kindle.
  8. Download and install the app.

Reinstall the Kindle app

  1. If none of the previous solutions work, try uninstalling the Kindle app and reinstalling it.
    If none of the previous solutions work, try uninstalling the Kindle app and reinstalling it.
  2. Press Windows Key + S and enter control panel. Select Control Panel from the list.
  3. When Control Panel opens, select Programs and Features.
  4. When Programs and Features opens, locate Kindle app on the list. Select it and click on Uninstall.
  5. When confirmation window opens, click on Uninstall to confirm the action.
  6. When removal process finishes, restart your PC.
  7. Try installing the Kindle app again.

Reset your Kindle device

  1. Restart your Kindle device
    Check if your Kindle device is compatible with Kindle app
  2. Clear the cache of your device and Kindle app
    Clear the cache of your device and Kindle app
  3. Update the Kindle app
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