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Getting "Something Bad happened, Unknown layout specified in manifest" when opening the Store app

Anonymous
2017-10-14T17:32:27+00:00

When i opened store app, it took longer than usual but not started after about half an hour. But now after almost 3 to 5 hours, I just opened my store app and it is written in yellow pattern that "Something Bad happened, Unknown layout specified in manifest" What is this and how can i resolve it? Should i install a fresh copy of windows?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-10-14T17:36:04+00:00

    Start by running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down to the bottom

    Click Windows Store Apps

    Click Run the troubleshooter

    When complete try opening the Store again.

    Also check if the Store works in another user account.

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: wsreset.exe

    Hit Enter

    Do this a couple times then try launching the Store again.

    Your Antivirus might be interfering with the Store, try disabling it 'temporarily' to see if it launches.

    Check Windows Update and install the latest updates. Sometimes Microsoft releases infrastructure fixes for the Store through Windows Update.

    You can also try resetting the store app using the following instructions:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-windows-...

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  1. DaveM121 872.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2017-10-14T17:40:05+00:00

    This error is generally associated with your location settings or region and language settings being incorrect

    Region and language can be checked in Control panel - Region and Language

    Location can be set in the Settings App - Privacy - Location, make sure location is switched on and is set correctly

    Also I would advise resetting your Store App

    Open Settings - Apps and let the list of apps build

    Scroll down to find the Store app

    Click on that, select Advanced Options

    In the Advanced Options Settings window, click Reset

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-04-05T19:52:56+00:00

    Hi. I have done every one of those steps and it's still not working. Can you help in any way?

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-10-14T17:40:34+00:00

    Yup That works, Thanks for help dear.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-09T20:35:45+00:00

    I'm in Guernsey and had this problem on my desktop PC. I changed region from Guernsey to UK and Store worked. On my laptop, its set to Guernsey and works fine. When it was UK or other I'm not sure it did not work. Good idea that MS gets its Store app right I think, they must be losing a lot of business and faith....

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