How to reinstall Microsoft Store app in Windows 11?

Question

How can I download and install MS Windows Store.

Answer 1

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.

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

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

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

**Reset the Microsoft Store cache

Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box,

type wsreset.exe -i

and then select OK.

Note:

A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close, and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

**Check the Microsoft Store Install Service

Press the Windows Key + S and type in services.msc.

Find the Microsoft Store Install Service and double click, If the status is Running, right click it then select Restart

If disabled, change it to Automatic, click Start and click OK.

**Re-register and reinstall the Microsoft Store app

Press Windows key + X

Click and Run Windows PowerShell (Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.

Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | 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 by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

Answer 2

Thanks, the Reset the Microsoft Store cache method helped.

Answer 3

I tried all this, no success.

Answer 4

correction: adding the -i option seemed to work!

Answer 5

Hi John,

I have tried this and I still get "The error code is 0x80072EFD, in case you need it." when I try to update Microsoft store