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Fix New Sticky Notes App Missing in Windows 10
Question details
The user is unable to locate or access the new version of the Sticky Notes application on their Windows 10 device.
- Product
- Windows 10 / Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to find and launch the new beta version of Sticky Notes (which includes new logo and screenshot features) after it seemingly disappeared from local files.
- Observed behavior
- The new Sticky Notes application does not appear in the Microsoft Store or local files, primarily because the new experience is integrated directly into the modern OneNote desktop app rather than being a standalone UWP application.
Verify whether you are currently using the older 'OneNote for Windows 10' app or the standard 'OneNote' desktop application, as the new Sticky Notes experience is exclusive to the latter.
Access Sticky Notes via the Standard OneNote Desktop Client
The most effective way to access the new Sticky Notes experience is by launching it directly through the modern OneNote application.
Microsoft has integrated the new Sticky Notes experience into the current OneNote desktop app. It is no longer associated with the older 'OneNote for Windows 10' UWP application.
Open your Windows Start menu and type 'OneNote'. Look for the standard OneNote app rather than 'OneNote for Windows 10'. If you have Microsoft 365 or Office 2021, it should be installed by default.
If the app is missing, open your web browser, navigate to the official Microsoft OneNote website, and download the current desktop client.
Open the newly installed OneNote desktop application and locate the Sticky Notes icon within the navigation or ribbon interface to launch the new note-taking experience.
Install Microsoft Sticky Notes from the Microsoft Store
Use this solution to download the standalone Sticky Notes app directly from the official Windows storefront.
Create a New Local Windows Account
If Sticky Notes and OneNote remain completely unavailable, your current Windows user profile might be corrupted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between OneNote and OneNote for Windows 10?
OneNote is the standard, fully-featured desktop client included with Microsoft 365 and Office 2021, which now hosts the new Sticky Notes integration. 'OneNote for Windows 10' is an older UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app that is being phased out and lacks the newest features and integrations.
Can I still get the old standalone Sticky Notes application?
Yes, the classic Microsoft Sticky Notes app can still be downloaded directly from the Microsoft Store. However, it may not include the newest beta features, such as the advanced screenshot tool, which are exclusive to the new OneNote-integrated experience.
Why does a corrupted user profile hide my Windows apps?
Windows stores specific application configurations, cache data, and registry keys within your user profile directory. If these files become damaged or corrupted, integrated Windows apps like Sticky Notes may fail to display in the search menu or launch correctly. Creating a new local account bypasses these corrupted files.
