Thank you.

You have a few options here.

  1. See if you have the Xbox app. If so, launch it, go through the initial set up or whatnot. Once all the way in, it might provide you a list of items with a yellow warning indicating issue with them. It might also provide you an installation option to install it. See if Store app is one of them. If so, you should be able to install it from there.
  2. Go to Start > All apps, locate Powershell, right click and "run as admin". Run this command:

Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

  1. If the computer was just set up out of box, you can also consider a factory reset to start over. Hold down Shift key while you choose Windows restart, then go to Troubleshoot > REset this PC.
  2. Repair install is another option. To perform a repair istallation of Windows 11 using the Windows Media Creation Tool:

The following steps should be done on a working Windows computer:

Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's official website. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win... click on the "download now" button under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media"

Run the tool and select "Create installation media for another PC."

Choose "USB flash drive" as the media to use for the installation and select "Next."

Connect a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of free space to your computer.

Select the USB flash drive you want to use, and then select "Next."

The tool will then download the required files and create the installation media.

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Now these steps will  be done on your problematic computer:

Go to the USB drive via File Explorer, locate and run the Setup.exe file. Ideally, you should disconnect all USB and Bluetooth devices other than mouse and keyboard. Disable any 3rd party antivirus program. Disconnect the internet.

Once you run the Setup.exe file, choose the Install option, and the choose the option that keeps your files and apps.

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Thank you.

You have a few options here.

  1. See if you have the Xbox app. If so, launch it, go through the initial set up or whatnot. Once all the way in, it might provide you a list of items with a yellow warning indicating issue with them. It might also provide you an installation option to install it. See if Store app is one of them. If so, you should be able to install it from there.
  2. Go to Start > All apps, locate Powershell, right click and "run as admin". Run this command:

Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

  1. If the computer was just set up out of box, you can also consider a factory reset to start over. Hold down Shift key while you choose Windows restart, then go to Troubleshoot > REset this PC.
  2. Repair install is another option. To perform a repair istallation of Windows 11 using the Windows Media Creation Tool:

The following steps should be done on a working Windows computer:

Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's official website. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win... click on the "download now" button under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media"

Run the tool and select "Create installation media for another PC."

Choose "USB flash drive" as the media to use for the installation and select "Next."

Connect a USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of free space to your computer.

Select the USB flash drive you want to use, and then select "Next."

The tool will then download the required files and create the installation media.

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Now these steps will  be done on your problematic computer:

Go to the USB drive via File Explorer, locate and run the Setup.exe file. Ideally, you should disconnect all USB and Bluetooth devices other than mouse and keyboard. Disable any 3rd party antivirus program. Disconnect the internet.

Once you run the Setup.exe file, choose the Install option, and the choose the option that keeps your files and apps.

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Hello, this is Emily.

Is this a brand new computer (no former user) or a refurbished/used computer? Just want to make sure if it might be due to group policy issue, especially if previous owner is a business.

Also, can you please type winver in the search on the taskbar and hit enter, when launched, share a screenshot please?

Thanks!

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February 14, 2023 -

Hello. Today I had my computer formatted and installed Windows 10 Pro. The version is 10.0.10586. The Microsoft Store didn't open, I got a screen saying "try that again". I tried to solve this problem, I tried a few solutions and then I typed the following command into the command line and hit enter:

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"

After doing so, the Microsoft Store was removed. I tried to install it again but I couldn't. Help me.

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Easiest way to reinstall, that no one has mentioned. BTW, found this just now due to my struggle of getting it back and not wanting to factory reset in hopes it brings it back. Follow these steps: if you can manage to get the Xbox app installed onto your PC, open the Xbox app, click on your GAMERTAG/NAME, go to SETTINGS, go to General. There you will see a list of dependency apps that make the Xbox app function properly. Among the list is Microsoft Store, install.
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Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter: Get-AppxPackage WindowsStore -allusers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} This command will reinstall the Microsoft Store app on your system. Once the command has completed, close the Command Prompt and try opening the Microsoft Store again. If the store still won't open, try running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. To do this, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Store Apps > Run the troubleshooter. If the troubleshooter doesn't resolve the issue, you can try resetting the Microsoft Store app. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Store > Advanced options > Reset. If none of these solutions work, you can try reinstalling Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool or a Windows 10 installation disk. Make sure to back up your important files and data before doing so. Note: It's important to be careful when using PowerShell commands, as they can have unintended consequences if entered incorrectly. Make sure to double-check the command before entering it into the Command Prompt.
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Hello DaoMaster211,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Windows user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. What is your current Windows version and edition? Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon), select System then About.

Please let me know if you have tried the methods below.

**Reset the Microsoft Store cache

Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

Note:

A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

**Check the Microsoft Store Install Service

Press the Windows Key + S and type in services.msc.

Find the Microsoft Store Install Service and double click, If the status is Running, right click it then select Restart

If Disabled, change it to Automatic, click Start and click OK.

**Reinstall the Microsoft Store app

Press Windows key + X

Click and Run Windows PowerShell(Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then hit Enter:

Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Restart your computer

**Please try checking Greg's solution in this older thread with a similar problem if it helps.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Kind regards,

John DeV

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Hi John Dev, i currently have windows 10 2004 version, i tried the Reset the Microsoft Store cache but it didn't work cause there is no Microsoft store in my apps and features. I tried the Check the Microsoft Store Install Service and changed it to automatic but i didn't know what to do after that so i tried clicking the Microsoft store icon but it didn't work it wont even show that its opening. I am currently trying the Reinstall the Microsoft Store app but when i have done all the steps and pressed and enter a green box indicating that its trying something appears but its stuck in the initialized stage and it wont proceed I've been waiting for 30 mins now. >![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/45df5457-c08c-4ea1-ae0d-f36f4fc6c1e4?platform=QnA

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Find the Microsoft Store Install Service and double click, If the status is Running, right click it then select Restart · If disabled, change it to Automatic, click Start and click OK. **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi... ... Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.
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Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard an Independent Advisor and a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

Actually I have the same problem and by following the steps below fixed my issue, I know some of these steps already done, you have just skip it if you think it will have the same result.

Method 1. Repair Windows Store:

  1. Go to settings> Update and Security> troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooter> Then click Windows Store apps
  2. Temporarily Disable the Anti-virus (If you have third party anti viru)
  3. Run Powershell
  4. On Powershell(admin), copy and paste the command below:

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Method 2. repair Windows Store and update components

Open Powershell with Admin or CMD with Admin (Press Windows key + X then click Windows Powershell(Admin))

Copy each line of command to Powershell then press enter (one line at a time)

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop appidsvc

net stop cryptsvc

Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"

rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q

rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q

regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll

regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll

regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll

netsh winsock reset

netsh winsock reset proxy

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start appidsvc

net start cryptsvc

-Once done restart the device and check

If none will work from the above solution I suggest to do an in-place upgrade wherein it will upgrade the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

Note: before doing this make sure to create a restore point: https://support.microsoft.com/en-hk/help/402753...

  1. go to this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
  2. Select Download tool, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
  3. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.
  4. On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then select Next.
  5. After downloading and installing, it should fix the issue.

Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Note: if you receive error: “This Pc can’t be upgrade, follow the steps below”

Method 1. Go to C:$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther then delete the file name compatscancache.dat

Then try again or reboot the PC first then try again.

You might not see the folder as it is hidden, make sure to show hidden files first.

Let me know how does it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard

Independent Advisor

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December 14, 2023 - Step 4: Now, execute the below command and press Enter: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} This will install or reinstall the Microsoft ...