When the Microsoft Store isn't working correctly or has been uninstalled, you can follow various methods to repair or reinstall it effectively.
By following these steps, the Microsoft Store might start functioning correctly again by repairing or resetting its data.
By carefully following these methods, you should be able to repair or reinstall the Microsoft Store on your Windows device, ensuring it functions properly.
How to Repair or Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows 10?
1. Repair Microsoft Store via Settings
- Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
- On the Windows Settings home page, go to Apps.
- From the left pane, click Apps & features.
- On the right side, you should see a list of installed apps. Go through the list and find the app or program you want to repair.
- Once located, select the app, and click Advanced options.
- On the next page, scroll it to find the Reset section. Click the Repair button
- This will repair the program, and your app-related data, including login credentials, will not be affected.
- If this doesn’t help, you can use the Reset button, which will delete all the app’s data.
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By following these steps, the Microsoft Store might start functioning correctly again by repairing or resetting its data.
2. Reinstall Microsoft Store via PowerShell
- Open PowerShell:
- Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Execute the Command:
- Type or paste the following command and press Enter:Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
- Type or paste the following command and press Enter:Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3. Reinstall Microsoft Store Using the Xbox App
- Install Xbox App:
- If the Xbox app isn't installed, download it from the Xbox website and install it.
- Open Xbox App:
- Launch the Xbox app and navigate to the Settings menu.
- Go to General/Account.
- Reinstall Missing Applications:
- At the bottom of the settings page, you will see prompts to install missing applications, including the Microsoft Store.
- Click on the Install button next to Microsoft Store.
4. Reset Windows Update and Store Components
- Open PowerShell with Admin Rights:
- Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Run the Commands:
- Copy and paste each of the following commands one by one and press Enter after each: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
- Copy and paste each of the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:net stop bits
5. In-Place Upgrade
- Download Windows Installation Tool:
- Visit the Microsoft Software Download page and download the Media Creation Tool.
- Run the Tool:
- Open the downloaded tool, accept the license terms, and select Upgrade this PC now.
- Follow the On-Screen Instructions:
- Complete the upgrade process, which will reinstall Windows and the Microsoft Store without affecting your files.
By carefully following these methods, you should be able to repair or reinstall the Microsoft Store on your Windows device, ensuring it functions properly.