Microsoft Store reinstall powershell method

Question

Hi, i am trying to reinstall my Microsoft store and tried different methods on youtube and I tried doing the powershell fix but I am stuck on the initialized stage. Can someone help?

Answer 1

Hello DaoMaster211,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Windows user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. What is your current Windows version and edition? Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon), select System then About.

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, 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.

**Reinstall the Microsoft Store app

Press Windows key + X

Click and Run Windows PowerShell(Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then hit Enter:

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

Restart your computer

**Please try checking Greg's solution in this older thread with a similar problem if it helps.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

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

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

Answer 2

Hi John Dev, i currently have windows 10 2004 version, i tried the Reset the Microsoft Store cache but it didn't work cause there is no Microsoft store in my apps and features. I tried the Check the Microsoft Store Install Service and changed it to automatic but i didn't know what to do after that so i tried clicking the Microsoft store icon but it didn't work it wont even show that its opening. I am currently trying the Reinstall the Microsoft Store app but when i have done all the steps and pressed and enter a green box indicating that its trying something appears but its stuck in the initialized stage and it wont proceed I've been waiting for 30 mins now. ![](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/45df5457-c08c-4ea1-ae0d-f36f4fc6c1e4?platform=QnA

Answer 3

Hello DaoMaster211,

Thank you for updating me with that information. I apologize that the above methods did no resolve the issue.

Please continue with Greg's solution in the older thread in my previous response.

If the issue still persists, Please try performing a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be affected.

**Few things to check on the PC

1. Important: Back up your personal data and files to an external hard drive, USB thumb drive.
2. Ensure you are signed in or have administrator rights to do a repair install
3. Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting
4. Disable or uninstall any 3rd party Anti-Virus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

Download the media creation tool(Click Download tool now) and save it to your computer.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Open the tool and select Upgrade this PC now.

Make sure to select Keep personal files and apps.

It might take some time to install Windows 10. Your computer will restart a few times, Make sure you don’t turn off your PC.

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

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor