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Can I force open Windows Store

Anonymous
2023-10-12T23:46:59+00:00

I installed Windows 10 on PC via cdrom. Installation completed but Windows store won't open due to Server error 0x80131500. Verified security setting 1.0, 1.2, 2.0. Can I force store to open or reinstall store? Please advise.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-13T04:16:34+00:00

    Hello

    The error code 0x80131500 is a common issue that can occur due to various reasons such as a buggy Microsoft Store installation, conflicting network settings, or user profile corruption. Here are some methods you can try to resolve this issue:

    1.Reset the Microsoft Store cache: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog. Enter wsreset.exe and press Enter or click OK.

    2.Enable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS): Native Windows apps use BITS to handle uploads and downloads. If BITS crashes or fails to run automatically at startup, it may trigger the Windows Store error 0x80131500.

    • Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box. Then, type services.msc and press Enter.
    • Locate and double-click the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
    • Set Startup type to Automatic and Service status to Running (select Start).
    • Save your changes and reboot Windows.

    3.Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter in Windows 10 helps resolve underlying issues preventing the Microsoft Store from working.

    • Open the Start menu and select Settings.
    • Select the System category.
    • Select Troubleshoot.
    • Select Other troubleshooters (or Additional troubleshooters if you use Windows 10).
    • Locate the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter and select Run / Run the troubleshooter.

    4.Disable Proxy Settings: If your computer is looking for or connecting to any proxy servers, stop it and try opening the app again.

    • Open the Settings app and select Network & internet > Proxy.
    • Disable the switch next to Automatically detect settings and check again.

    If none of these methods work, you might want to consider creating a new Windows user profile or reinstalling the Microsoft Store.

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