Microsoft Store doesn't exist.

Question

Hello!

My Microsoft Store does not exist, there are no folders or ANY files associated with it. I am logged in with a Microsoft account, I have tried everything I could find online. And if I start or open an application (Only on certain apps like Minecraft, and games) I get a white box that says: "This links gaming overlay is needed a new app to run". I even got a windows update yesterday, but it did nothing. The only thing I have in any way associated with Microsoft Store is the troubleshooter, It gives me no errors.

Answer 1

Alternately, from PowerShell admin, run:

Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Path\to\File.Appx"

It might say dependency packages are missing. If so, post the error message here.

Answer 2

Huh, yeah..

seems like something broke the files...

This is a Link to the same file Ramesh is suggesting:

http://tlu.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/07ad5ff1-e53b-4f26-9570-420d88e78b73?P1=1661599187&P2=404&P3=2&P4=gLmqVq%2fYCF5pyAiioUi8uGjV4QTucKcyPW6YW8BF62MfmpK0pl4gzEZk7U3tgiWdyrNcjhz1PIzCbBzOYoRLUQ%3d%3d

Download and save that in your downloads folder.

Then, in Poweshell (Admin):

cd "C:\Users\"

ls 

(find your username and then put that in the next command)

cd "YourUsername\Downloads"

Add-Appxpackage <name of downloaded msix file>

(Should look somewhat like that: "Add-Appxpackage .\07ad5ff1-e53b-4f26-9570-420d88e78b73.msixbundle" )

That should recreate the folder structure and install the store.

EDIT: Seems like the file is broken right now. YOu'll need to rename it to "filename.msixbundle" after downloading if it isn't like that already.

(You'll need to show file name extensions for that in explorer.)

Answer 3

Have you tried right-clicking on the link and choosing "Save target as" in your browser. It downloads correctly here.

The MediaFire link:

Microsoft.WindowsStore_12107.1001.15.0_neutral___8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle

SHA256 Hash : 27E6A4A2E9D2FF7F3F03FDDA3D592744F0C65B3052027BFBC253789DCD0E5D5B

<removed non Microsoft download>

Answer 4

Hi Jan,

Try "Method 2" (downloading the Store Appx installer) in the Reinstall Microsoft Store article.

Answer 5

Hi,

try this:

pop open a powershell as admin (Win+X, then hit A)

Enter this command and hit enter:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | For each app: Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml

Sincerely,

LightJack