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Windows 8 Windows Journal Not Working | What to Do

Windows Journal Not Working | What to Do

By Hally | Last Updated

What can you do if the computer system prompts that the Windows Journal cannot be opened (see the picture below)? After reading this article, you will know how to let the Windows Journal work again in two methods.

windows journal not working

Video guide on how to allow Windows Journal to run in Windows 8:

2 ways to allow Windows Journal to run in Windows 8/8.1:

Way 1: Do not configure the setting named "Do not allow Windows Journal to be run" in Group Policy.

Step 1: Open Group Policy Editor.

Step 2: Find and open the above-mentioned setting.

In more detail, you can locate it in User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Tablet PC/Accessories.

find and open do not allow windows journal to be run

Step 3: In the setting's edit window, choose Not Configured and tap OK.

choose not configured and tap ok

Way 2: Disable the "Do not allow Windows Journal to be run" setting in Group Policy.

Step 1: Follow the above instruction to open the setting.

Step 2: After entering its window, select Disabled and click OK.

select disabled and click ok

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