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Anonymous
2024-04-07T09:27:15+00:00

Hi, i need help on how to install Microsoft store. it appears on my task bar but i am unable to open it and when i try to reinstall using PowerShell, they gave me a message saying "Install failed, Please contact your software vendor". I am also unable to give you the screenshot as my snipping tool app is also unable to open, same goes to my game bar. Basically i am unable to open any app that is from Microsoft I need help on how to fix the situation. Please help me.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. John DeV 163.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-04-07T11:32:44+00:00

    If the In-place upgrade does not work, you may need to consider performing a Reset this PC with Keep my files option.

    Please check the link below for more details.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-11-...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-07T11:16:14+00:00

    The last time it worked was 3 weeks ago, and these is the version Windows 11, version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3296)

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  2. John DeV 163.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-04-07T11:06:12+00:00

    When was the last time it worked properly? What is your current Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-07T10:49:22+00:00

    Hi John, after keying in the first set of code a hug set of error came saying this
    "Get-AppXPackage : Access is denied.

    Access is denied.

    At line:1 char:1

    • Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage - ... 
    • 
    + CategoryInfo          : NotSpecified: (:) [Get-AppxPackage], UnauthorizedAccessException 

    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : System.UnauthorizedAccessException,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageManager.Commands.GetApp 

   xPackageCommand"

    but i still carried on keying in the second set of codes and restarted but it still doesn't work.
    do i have to reset my pc?

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  4. John DeV 163.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-04-07T09:57:40+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    I will ask a few questions, so I have a better idea of what solutions to provide.

    When was the last time it worked properly? What is your current Windows operating system and version? Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: winver

    Please let me know if you have tried the method below.

    If you have a third-party VPN or Antivirus installed, please try to temporarily uninstall it then check if the issue persists.

    Please try changing your Region to United States if it helps.

    Re-register built-in apps and reinstall the Microsoft Store app

    Press Windows key + X

    Click and Run Windows PowerShell (Admin)

    Copy and paste the commands below one at a time then press Enter. Please ignore the red errors and let the process complete.

    Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Restart your computer

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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