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I update my windows 8 to 8.1 from windows store it updated successfully but I see that my most of the programs that I have previously installed in windows 8( visual studio 2013, windows photo viewer, intel graphics etc. ) in not working when I try to run a program it shows that its stop working. For example when I open visual studio is show that "visual studio has stopped working" and show two option CLOSE PROGRAM or DEBUG.

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This looks like a system-level problem (component store / drivers / runtime) rather than individual app breakage. Before reinstalling anything, gather diagnostics so fixes are targeted: open Reliability Monitor (perfmon /rel) and check Event Viewer → Windows Logs → Application for repeating Event ID 1000/1001 entries and the “faulting module” name — that tells whether crashes are coming from .NET, a graphics driver, or a third-party module. This diagnostic-first approach complements ’s reinstall suggestion and often avoids a full OS reinstall. Troubleshoot application/service crashing behavior (Microsoft). (learn.microsoft.com)

Repair the Windows component store and protected files (run from an elevated Command Prompt). Example sequence that fixes many post-upgrade failures:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow

DISM uses Windows Update as the default source; if it cannot download fixes you can point it at matching installation media with /Source:. Reboot and re-check the crash logs after these complete. [SFC / DISM guidance (Microsoft Support)]. (support.microsoft.com)

For Visual Studio specifically, collect IDE logs and try safe-mode/startup resets before uninstalling: run devenv /safemode and devenv /log <path> from a Developer Command Prompt, try devenv /resetsettings, then use the Visual Studio Installer or Programs and Features → Change → Repair. If the installer fails, Microsoft documents steps to clear the installer cache and use cleanup tools. These let you repair VS without immediately wiping the OS. [devenv switches / VS setup guidance (Microsoft)]. (learn.microsoft.com)

Because Photo Viewer and Intel components were also failing, update the display driver (use Intel Driver & Support Assistant or the OEM driver package) and run the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool if affected apps are .NET-based. A Clean Boot can help rule out interfering third‑party services. If targeted fixes fail, create a full disk image and then consider a clean OS install as a last resort. [Intel DSA guide] (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000023000/software/software-applications.html), Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool (download), [How to perform a clean boot (Microsoft KB)]. (intel.com)

Notes/cautions: work from an elevated prompt, let DISM/SFC finish completely, and back up important data (image first) before large changes like full reinstalls.

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Have you tire uninstalling Visual Studio then re-installing it? VS2013 is compatible with 8.1 so re-installing should work

You'd hope that these upgrades would always go well but they don't. It's always important to have a recent backup of your data/programs before you consider any upgrade or major change to your OS.

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There will be compatibility issue with VS2013 but why "windows photos viewer" is showing the same problem.

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Something must have gone wrong with the upgrade.

Microsoft has a page to provide guidance on how to troubleshoot apps after an upgrade. Seems pretty useless, but take a look: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

Some people online with similar issues have reported that the 8.1 Update (not the upgrade you did, this is an update after the upgrade) have fixed some of their issues.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42327

Im personnally not a fan of upgrades mainly because of the reason you are experiencing. With Windows, i've learned over the years that hte best approach is to wipe the system, perform a clean install of windows, re-install apps, then restore my data. i know that this doesnt solve your problem right now, but keep it in mind as a last resort.

Try to uninstall everything that is not working, re-install, then address what's left... there may be some online fixes to what issues are remanining.

commented: Agreed, I prefer wiping each upgrade +8
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You remind me of not updating my Windows operating system to 8.1

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