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...

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April 18, 2023 - Then, reinstall Microsoft Store by opening PowerShell as admin and running this command: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} Is the Microsoft Store not working correctly on your Windows 11 PC? You can fix nearly any problem related to the Microsoft Store by uninstalling and reinstalling it.
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Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

When was the last time it worked properly? What is your current Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver

If you have a third-party VPN or Antivirus installed, please try to temporarily uninstall it then check if the issue persists.

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 -i

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.

**Re-register and reinstall the Microsoft Store app

Press Windows key + X

Click and Run Windows PowerShell (Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.

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

Restart your computer

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Thanks, the Reset the Microsoft Store cache method helped.

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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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I want to download an app for my gaming controller. The thing is, its only available in microsoft store and I have manually deleted microsoft store and xbox game bar services from my computer settings ''apps'' section , and I cannot reinstall them, cause I dont have the skills. ... Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
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December 23, 2022 - Neither methods are working for me: View attachment 78785 Windows 11 22H2 (22621.2715) running on an Intel NUC9i9QNX · Click to expand... To get Winget you need the 'App Installer' installed. If you're having issues with the Store app then try this, In PowerShell (admin) copy and paste: Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage Then reboot the PC Back on PowerShell (admin) copy and paste: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
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November 14, 2023 - However, if you search for the Store, the only results are the ability to run the Store troubleshooter for installed apps you downloaded from the Store previously. Now that the Store is entirely uninstalled, you can reinstall it using the PowerShell terminal. Launch PowerShell as administrator as outlined in the above steps. Type (or copy and paste) the following command and press Enter: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
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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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January 31, 2025 - Keeping the Microsoft Store in top shape on your PC is crucial if you rely on it a lot to download apps, games, and movies. If the program malfunctions, removing and reinstalling it could help get it working correctly. Go through the instructions in this troubleshooting tutorial to reset, repair, and reinstall the MS Store in Windows 10 and 11...
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