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Im getting this issue lately whenever i format a new laptop, microsoft store wont load and i get an error, cant search anything, or load the installed apps... even after full windows update still nothing...
I noticed few times when microsoft store get updated somehow, it runs fine, even though the set region is us... before that i never had such problem, microsoft store open normally, loads the apps and check for updates then auto update... now it does not load anything, only getting an error with no apps to show
Im not asking for a fix, im only asking if there is a way to manually update or install the newest version of microsoft store? Like normal software gets installed with an installation exe or something like that
Dear John,
Thanks for the help. I tried every method, and none of them worked. The 3rd method (**Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.) did not even happen because it said I needed elevated permissions to run DISM. Do you have any other methods I could try to resolve this issue? I really need access to the Microsoft Store for my email amongst other things.
Kind Regards,
Ahmad
Please try this if it helps.
Please make sure to uninstall the Microsoft Store and Xbox app first.
**Uninstall the Microsoft Store app:
Press Windows key + X
Click and Run Windows PowerShell as Administrator. Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.
get-appxpackage *WindowsStore* | remove-appxpackage
**Uninstall the Xbox app
Open Settings then select Apps
Click Installed apps, find Xbox app
Click it then Uninstall
Once the two apps are uninstalled, install the Xbox app from the link below
https://aka.ms/XboxInstaller
Restart your computer then open the Xbox app
This will prompt to install the Microsoft Store app
Please check if the issue persists.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Hi Mount Derick,
Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A!
I understand how frustrating it can be when the Microsoft Store or Windows Update fails to work properly. Here are some methods to fix update issues that you can try:
1 - Update via Microsoft Store itself:
- Open Microsoft Store > Click your profile picture
- Select Downloads and updates > Click Get updates
- Or click the Library icon > Get updates.
- If the Store has an update, it will install automatically.
2 - Force update
- Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator
- Run this command:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} - Restart your computer and try opening the Store again.
3 - Reset Microsoft Store cache
- Press Win + R > type
wsreset.exe> Enter - Wait for the prompt to run automatically
- The Store will reopen, try updating again
4 - Run the built-in troubleshooter
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters
- Select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
5 - Reset Windows Update components
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run the following prompts one by one
-
net stop wuauserv -
net stop bits -
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old -
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old -
net start wuauserv -
net start bits
-
- Then try updating again
If the issue persists, it could be very helpful for further analysis if you can provide additional information, such as specific error codes, the behaviors like if you're seeing a blank screen or crash when updating. Please understand that our initial reply may not immediately resolve the issue. However, with your help and more information, we can work together to find a solution.
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Hi Mount Derick, it's been a while and I'm just wondering if you can get your Microsoft Store working now. Any updates would be appreciated!
the store will not open at all it tells me that i have lost my Wi-Fi and its not hooked up an i am on it and my Wi-Fi is
working fine i have tried every and i can not get it to work
Hi Hasan,
I'm Paul, I'm sorry to hear you're having a problem.
Don't worry, I will help you sort it out.
Please try the following solutions that you haven't tried.
- Install the latest Windows Updates
- Run Troubleshooter
Open Settings => Update & Security => Troubleshoot => Windows Store Apps => Run the Troubleshooter.
- Reset the Microsoft Store cache
>> Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.
- Sign-out and sign-in to your Microsoft Account in MS Store.
- Use System File Checker to check and fix corrupted system files that may be the cause of the issue. Please refer to the link.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...
- Re-register Windows Store App.
>> Open Windows PowerShell (Admin)
>> Copy-paste the command below then press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
>> Close Powershell and Restart the PC.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.
Hey!
Since I performed a clean install of Windows 11 on my new drive, the Microsoft Store is not able to update apps anymore. When selecting a new app to download or when updating an existing app, the library shows "Pending" or "Downloading" on the app. I waited for an hour and none have finished yet.
In the screenshot below, you can see the behaviour: https://imgur.com/a/hrD1mIX
Things I have tried:- Performed a clean install of Windows 11 (twice)
- Updated Windows to latest version|
- Under the Microsoft Store app options selected repair and reset.|
- Signed out and back in again in the Microsoft store
- Ran wsreset.exe
- Ran Windows store apps troubleshooter (says it couldn't identify any problems)
- Used System File Checker, as explained here (which reported no issues)
- Re-registered the store app using: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
None of these seem to have solved the issue. Does anyone know anything else I can try? Thanks!
-- Update --
This issue seemed to be on Microsoft's end, and was automatically resolved for me today (dec, 3rd).