Hi everyone. I FOUND A SOLUTION THAT ACTUALLY WORKS:
Even though my windows microsoft store app was completely missing, my "Xbox" app was still available. Simply launch the xbox app and follow the steps until you get to the dashboard. Once in the dashboard, you'll see any number of yellow notices stating that you're system is missing the following applications in order to run/function properly. And right next to each item, it has an install button. YES THIS INCLUDES THE WINDOWS STORE! Worked perfectly for me.
YOU'RE WELCOME!
Answer from ForTheBroken on learn.microsoft.comHi everyone. I FOUND A SOLUTION THAT ACTUALLY WORKS:
Even though my windows microsoft store app was completely missing, my "Xbox" app was still available. Simply launch the xbox app and follow the steps until you get to the dashboard. Once in the dashboard, you'll see any number of yellow notices stating that you're system is missing the following applications in order to run/function properly. And right next to each item, it has an install button. YES THIS INCLUDES THE WINDOWS STORE! Worked perfectly for me.
YOU'RE WELCOME!
For anyone looking for a resolution in the future that doesn't lead them in circles here is how I repaired this with the appx package for the MS Store.
I found https://github.com/kkkgo/LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore which has the .appxbundle file that is saved in gitbut for those that want to install the MS Store on PCs running Windows 10 LTSC edition. This installer works with all versions of Windows 10 as it is just a generic MS Store installer package.
Run the following as admin in Powershell to remove the currently installed apps. You don't have to remove all of these if some of them are still working but if you are here I doubt any of them are still working. (I was able to fix the MS Store with these but the Xbox Identity Provider package still failed to install, but that is probably only because I am missing other components for it. This doesn't really matter to me since I was repairing a company PC that does not need that app.)
Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.WindowsStore" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp" | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider" | Remove-AppxPackage
Download and extract the LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore-2019 folder from https://github.com/kkkgo/LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore/archive/refs/tags/2019.zip.
With any possibly corrupted remnants of the MS Store components removed, you can now reinstall everything.
Run the "add-store.cmd" file in the "LTSC-Add-MicrosoftStore-2019" folder as administrator.
MS Store reinstalled.
Run any updates in the MS Store to get it upgraded to the latest version.
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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Hello Smokey Vanid,
You can use either command in the tutorial below to reinstall the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11.
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reinstall-microsoft-store-app-in-windows-10-and-windows-11.11428/
I must have really done a number on the Microsoft Store App. Thank you for the prompt response. I thought I would go with Winget first but I got,
PS C:\Users\theye> winget install 9WZDNCRFJBMP
No package found matching input criteria.
So whe I used,
wsreset -i
It said I needed a new app
When I ran,
winget list
Microsoft Store package shows as installed.
So I tried,
winget install Microsoft Store
It found the package already installed, tried to upgrade, and shut down saying I did not accept the user agreement. But it didn't give me the option. It just ran through no-stop..
Still no Microsoft Store App.
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 "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Restart your computer
**Please try checking Greg's solution in this older thread with a similar problem if it helps.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Hi John Dev, i currently have windows 10 2004 version, i tried the Reset the Microsoft Store cache but it didn't work cause there is no Microsoft store in my apps and features. I tried the Check the Microsoft Store Install Service and changed it to automatic but i didn't know what to do after that so i tried clicking the Microsoft store icon but it didn't work it wont even show that its opening. I am currently trying the Reinstall the Microsoft Store app but when i have done all the steps and pressed and enter a green box indicating that its trying something appears but its stuck in the initialized stage and it wont proceed I've been waiting for 30 mins now. >![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/45df5457-c08c-4ea1-ae0d-f36f4fc6c1e4?platform=QnA
Hi, I'm Elise, a fellow user like yourself and I'd be happy to help with your issue.
Other users have had a similar issue to this, could you please try follow these steps to re-register the store app.
Could you open the powershell app as an administrator and copy in the following command and press enter
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Now reboot your PC and this should allow you to use the store app again.
If this doesn’t work the next stage I would suggest is a repair upgrade, you can find steps on how to do this here:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
I had this problem as well for 6 months+ and it drove me nuts!
I ended up terminating my Xbox gold subscription as I couldn't install any Xbox games from the Microsoft store, but my kid forced me to get it fixed to play Minecraft, so 12 hours later ;-)
my solution was:
-Click start, type Powershell and run it as administrator
-Copy and paste each of the commands below and hit Enter
get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage –allusers
start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN
Reinstalling the store might also do the trick (that you can bing or google that separate).
Please MS, get this freaking thing FIXED so the store knows what wrong instead of just going into stupide mode and doing nothing!..
Hope it helps!
If you're having issues with Microsoft Store app, we just released a new video that will walk you through some things to try including how to reinstall the Microsoft Store app.
How to troubleshoot the Microsoft Store app
Follow along with the video:
Terminate or Reset the app
- Press Windows logo key + i
- Select Apps
- Select Microsoft Store, then select Advanced options
- Select Terminate
- If that doesn't work, select
Reset Use the troubleshooter
- Search for Troubleshoot settings and select Open
- Select Windows Store apps
- Select Run the troubleshooter
Reinstall the app
- Press Windows logo key + x
- Select Windows PowerShell (Admin)
- Select Yes
- Copy and paste the command: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
- Press Enter
- Restart your computer
Here are some additional resources for you.
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store doesn't launch Trouble finding
Microsoft Store in Windows 10
You can not download this but you can reinstall -
Type Powershell in Windows Start Search box
Right click on Powershell > Run As Administrator
Copy the below and paste into Powershell and Enter
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Once finished, reboot your computer
Look for updates in Store and update