If you're having issues with Microsoft Store app, we just released a new video that will walk you through some things to try including how to reinstall the Microsoft Store app.

How to troubleshoot the Microsoft Store app

Follow along with the video:

Terminate or Reset the app

  1. Press Windows logo key + i
  2. Select Apps
  3. Select Microsoft Store, then select Advanced options
  4. Select Terminate
  5. If that doesn't work, select

Reset Use the troubleshooter

  1. Search for Troubleshoot settings and select Open
  2. Select Windows Store apps
  3. Select Run the troubleshooter

Reinstall the app

  1. Press Windows logo key + x
  2. Select Windows PowerShell (Admin)
  3. Select Yes
  4. Copy and paste the command: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  5. Press Enter
  6. Restart your computer

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MiniTool
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How to Download Microsoft Store App in Windows 10/11 - MiniTool
September 28, 2025 - A guide for how to get the new Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 is also included. Open your browser and go to Microsoft Store app official download link. Click the Get button to download Microsoft Store app for your Windows 10 computer.
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Reddit
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: How to re-install the Windows Store
October 19, 2021 -

I have a group of Windows 10 workstations that previously had the group policies "Disable All Apps from the Microsoft Store" and "Turn of the Store application."

Now because of reasons these machines need the Microsoft Camera app installed. After turning off the GPO's, I'm still unable to install either the Windows Store or the Camera app.

I've tried the following

  1. running wsreset.exe

  2. removing and re-installing all store apps with "Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}"

  3. Downloading and installing with the appxbundle for the camera app from MS Store for Business

  4. Trying to reinstall the Windows Store with "Get-AppXPackage WindowsStore -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}"

  5. Removing and re-adding the user profile

Short of reimaging the machine, does anyone know another way to reinstall the Windows Store.

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MakeUseOf
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How to Install the New Microsoft Store on Windows 10
November 5, 2021 - Head to your downloaded Microsoft Store file, then CTRL + Shift + right-click simultaneously and select Open PowerShell window here. Finally, install the package using the following command: Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_22110.1401...
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How To Reinstall Microsoft Store In Windows 10/11
July 8, 2024 - Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”} ... Step 1: Open PowerShell with admin rights. To do so, type Windows PowerShell in the search box to see PowerShell in the results, right-click on PowerShell, and then click the Run as administrator option. Step 2: In the PowerShell prompt, type the following command and press Enter key. ... Step 3: Scroll down and locate the entry of the Store app and copy the package name.
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Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows 10 after uninstalling it with PowerShell » Winhelponline
October 21, 2022 - Thanks a lot, Windows Wizard, you’re a lifesaver!Reply · @Courtney: Thank you for the kind feedback. I’m very glad the article has fixed your issue. 👍 · It really works !!!!!!!!! After a very long days I spent time finding ways !!! Thanks a lottttttttReply · Many thanks this was the only solution that worked for me!!!Reply · I used these steps to manually install Microsoft Store by downloading the appx files and MSIXbundle.
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How to Download Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) for Microsoft Store App | Windows OS Hub
March 12, 2024 - Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications from the Microsoft Store require you to install them online. However, when you actually install a UWP application, the Microsoft Store client downloads and installs application package files in .Appx, .AppxBundle, .Msix, or .Msixbundle format on your computer. In this article, we’ll look at how to manually ...
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You can now use winget to install msstore apps on windows 10 and 11. Use winget search <app_name> --source=msstore to make a search, and use the id of the app to install and upgrade the app. For example, to install Netflix:

  1. First I made a search with winget search Netflix --source=msstore, I see that the app id is 9WZDNCRFJ3TJ.
  2. I install app with winget install -e -i --id=9WZDNCRFJ3TJ --source=msstore.
  3. I upgrade app with winget upgrade -e -i --id=9WZDNCRFJ3TJ.
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store.rg-adguard.net is a GUI for generating direct download links to store apps. Peeking at the source of that page, we can piggyback off them to download the content directly, but using PackageFamilyName, rather than Name (in your example it would be Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension_8wekyb3d8bbwe).

function Download-AppxPackage {
[CmdletBinding()]
param (
  [string]$PackageFamilyName,
  [string]$Path
)
   
  process {
    $WebResponse = Invoke-WebRequest -Method 'POST' -Uri 'https://store.rg-adguard.net/api/GetFiles' -Body "type=PackageFamilyName&url=$($PackageFamilyName)&ring=Retail&lang=en-US" -ContentType 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' -UseBasicParsing
    $LinksMatch = $WebResponse.Links | where {$_ -like '*_x64*.appx*'} | Select-String -Pattern '(?<=a href=").+(?=" r)'
    $DownloadLinks = @($LinksMatch.matches.Value)

    for ($i = 1; $i -le $DownloadLinks.Count; $i++) {
      Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $DownloadLinks[$i-1] -OutFile "$Path\$PackageFamilyName($i).appx"   
    }
  }
}

This is limited to the x64 version, and the path must point to a folder. It will download the package and its dependencies and save them all as PackagefamilyName(n).appx

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July 18, 2019 - TL;DR Download .appx & .blockmap files from https://store.rg-adguard.net/ with store urls Powershell mount the file folder cd C:\storeshit and install .appx with Add-AppxPackage .\filename.appx Reboot The actual, h…
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How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows 10 [5 Methods]
April 1, 2025 - A blue screen will appear, type the command mentioned below and press Enter. The command will execute and look for MS Store files on the system and then reinstall them. Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
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r/Windows10 on Reddit: How to download Windows Apps without Microsoft Store
May 8, 2019 -

If you uninstalled Microsoft Store or have LTSC version of Windows 10 Enterprise and don't want to install Microsoft Store then follow the steps (it's not that complicated, I just described it a lot). Feel free to PM me if you get stuck!

DISCLAMER: IF YOU HAVE "APP INSTALLER" (also a MS Store app) THEN IGNORE STEP 1-6

Go to https://store.rg-adguard.net/ . Also, don't worry it's safe. You can check other reddit posts about it. Now follow these steps:

  1. MS Store Link of App Installer - Copy paste this link in the search box of the website and select "Retail" on the menu to the right.

  2. Download these files from the site: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_2020.1111.2238.70_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.eappxbundle Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_2020.1111.2238.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appxbundle

  3. Open powershell in the folder that the files are in (Go to the folder and press Alt+F+S+A)

  4. Type in Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_2020.1111.2238.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appxbundle or Add-AppxPackage .\typeexactfilenamehere.appxbundle in powershell window and press Enter

  5. If you get an error code then download this file from the website: Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.29231.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.appx and follow Step 3 and type in Add-AppxPackage .\Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.29231.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.appx in the powershell window.

  6. If there is no error code then great! Now repeat 3 & 4.

  7. If there is no error code, there should be an app called App Installer in your Apps & Programs in Settings.

  8. From now on just download both the .appxbundle and .eappxbundle (that has 2020.random numbers. neutral written in front of it if you're confused) of the apps you want by pasting MS Store link of that app in https://store.rg-adguard.net/ after selecting retail on the menu to right of the search bar of that site.

  9. Just click on the .appxbundle file you just downloaded in your folder and it should install automatically. (also don't forget to download the .eappxbundle but don't do anything with it).|

Update: Some links might be down from time to time. If the link for Step 5 ( the app is the called App Installer ) doesn't work try this out Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.29231.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.appx . If it doesn't look at the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: Also, do try copying the link of the app you want from the MS Store and pasting it in the mentioned website like this (be sure to select "Retail" beforehand). Then try downloading the mentioned file from there as some links may expire after a while.

Edit: As the post has been archived, feel free to PM me about any issues.

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I have a number of games I installed through Microsoft Store, which do not show up in the Installed Programs in Config Panel, which means I cannot delete them that way. Finding those apps back in the Windows labyrinth is also next to impossible, so I'd like to ask you if your method would allow me to uninstall those apps more easily (or at all)?

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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is a special variant of Windows 10 Enterprise with a longer support cycle that does not receive any feature updates. LTSC also has reduced functionality as it is based on an older version of Windows 10 and does not have all the same preinstalled software and tools as regular editions of Windows. This variant is intended for special use cases such as medical equipment, point of sales machines, electronic signs, and other single function devices. It is not intended for regular use.

LTSC is very expensive and difficult to obtain for consumers, as it requires enterprise volume licensing. Due to that, LTSC discussions often involve piracy. Piracy is not permitted in this subreddit, discussions leading to or encouraging piracy will be removed and the poster warned. Repeated offenses will result in a ban.

If you want to learn more about Windows 10 LTSC, check out the following:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/ltsc-what-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/what-is-windows-10-ltsc-or-long-term-servicing-channel

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However, if you plan on installing games or any app with in-purchase options, you should include everything. If the store still will not function, reboot. If still not working, open the command prompt as the administrator and run the following command, then reboot once more. PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore...
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Microsoft makes it easier to install Windows store apps from the web | The Verge
April 22, 2024 - Instead of launching the Microsoft Store and a mini window, now when you download apps from the web version of the Microsoft Store it will download a standalone installer instead. This means you don’t have to click install on the web, then allow Chrome or Edge to open the Microsoft Store, and finally hit install to actually install the app.
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How to Install Microsoft Store on Windows 10 LTSC or LTSB Editions? - GeeksforGeeks
July 2, 2024 - Step 1: Visit the GitHub page for the LTSC Microsoft Store Installer or LTBS Microsoft Store installer page depending upon your requirement and download the code. ... Step 2: Extract the code archive and look for Add-Store.cmd.
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Re-register Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Help Forums
Use “wsreset -i” (elevated) command to reinstall and Reset Microsoft Store if it is missing from within Windows. Full thread here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...2-8a830998719f The Store will download and reinstall itself after a restart. Way back when we could download it manually but no longer is that method working.
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How To Download Microsoft Store
October 15, 2023 - Begin with File Extraction and Preparation, then proceed to Running the Installation File. Next, navigate through Accepting the Terms and Conditions and Selecting Installation Options.