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windows 11 store app is not initialising

Ravindran Ramamurti 0 Reputation points
2026-02-16T14:24:39.5233333+00:00

After the latest updates, Windows Store app is not initialising. All downloads halted

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,786 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-16T15:30:58.01+00:00

    Please try to reset Microsoft Store from Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Store > Advanced options > Reset.

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  2. Gunasekar N 68,125 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-16T15:11:00.8166667+00:00

    Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    Method 1. Reset Microsoft Store Cache.

    Click Windows + R key, type wsreset.exe, and click Ok.

    Wait for the Microsoft Store app to open itself.

    Please check whether you can download and install the updates for your existing apps from the library section.

    Method 2. Switch to another Wi-Fi network.

    If you have connected to your home Wi-Fi network, switch it to Cellular (Mobile Hotspot network) and see if you can install the apps from the Microsoft Store.

    This will help us to determine whether the issue is with your default Wi-Fi network. In this case, you can try restarting your Home Wi-Fi network and see if it helps.

    Method 3. Run System File Checker Utility Scan.

    Open the Command Prompt Administrator window.

    Run these commands one by one and click Enter for each command.

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth  

sfc /scannow

    Once done, restart your computer and try installing the Microsoft Store apps.

    If the issue persists, try re-registering the Microsoft Store app using the steps recommended above by Q&A Assist and check whether it resolves the problem.

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  3. AI answer

    2026-02-16T14:24:53.65+00:00

    If the Windows Store app is not initializing after the latest updates, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

    1. Check Microsoft Store Install Service: Ensure that the Microsoft Store Install Service is running. Press the Windows Key + S, type services.msc, and find the Microsoft Store Install Service. If it's not running, right-click it and select Start. If it's disabled, set it to Automatic and then start it.
    2. Reset Microsoft Store: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Microsoft Store, click on the three dots next to it, and select Reset. This can help resolve issues with the app not initializing.
    3. Re-register Microsoft Store: Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command: 
         Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
      This command will re-register the Microsoft Store app.
    4. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows is fully updated. Sometimes, pending updates can cause issues with the Store.
    5. Verify Network Settings: Ensure that your network settings are not blocking the Microsoft Store. If you are using a VPN or a proxy, try disabling them temporarily.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider performing an in-place repair using the Windows 11 ISO, which can fix system file corruption without affecting your personal files.

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