This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Microsoft Store app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility.
If the Microsoft Store app is missing or has been uninstalled by mistake, then you can reinstall the Microsoft Store app without having to reinstall or reset Windows.
Reference:
Microsoft Store doesn't open - Microsoft Support
Try these troubleshooting steps if Microsoft Store does not launch in Windows 10.
support.microsoft.com
Contents
- Option One: Uninstall Microsoft Store app for All Users
- Option Two: Uninstall Microsoft Store app for Only Current User
- Option Three: Reinstall Microsoft Store app for All Users
- Option Four: Reinstall Microsoft Store app for Current User using "wsreset" Command
- Option Five: Reinstall Microsoft Store app for Current User using "winget" Command
EXAMPLE: Microsoft Store app
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows PowerShell.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Get-AppxPackage -alluser *WindowsStore* | Remove-Appxpackage
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Windows PowerShell.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsStore* | Remove-Appxpackage
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows PowerShell.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
wsreset -i
3 When the command has finished reinstalling the Microsoft Store app, you will see the first notification below after a moment. (see screenshot below)
4 After a moment longer when the Microsoft Store app has been fully reinstalled, you will see the second notification below allowing you to Launch (open) the Microsoft Store app. (see screenshot below)
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below step 3)
winget install 9WZDNCRFJBMP
3 When prompted Do you agree to the terms? in the terminal, type Y, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Microsoft Privacy Statement – Microsoft privacy
privacy.microsoft.com
4 After a moment when the Microsoft Store app has been fully reinstalled, you will see a notification below allowing you to Launch (open) the Microsoft Store app. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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