cant instal windows control panel from the microsoft store

Question

i have tried and tried and unistalled nvidia control panel. Plz do not say where you get your drivers from . that has nothing to do with this question. The app itself from the microsoft store will not instal even though it says it is installed, but when you go to click to open it .. nothing happens, also it does notr appear on my installed apps list. Anyone else having this issue

Answer 1

Hi, good day!

Please try this if it helps.

Make sure the Nvidia Control Panel app is uninstalled.

After that, open Microsoft Edge

Please try to visit https://store.rg-adguard.net/

In the drop-down list menu on the right side, select Retail

Search for:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nf8h0h7wmlt?hl=en-US&gl=US

Click the check mark

NVIDIACorp.NVIDIAControlPanel_8.1.966.0_x64__56jybvy8sckqj.appx (4.83 MB)

Double-click the downloaded file to install

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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Answer 2

If you're having trouble installing the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Microsoft Store, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take:

1. Check Microsoft Store Registration: Ensure that the Microsoft Store is properly registered for your user account. You can verify this by running the following command in a non-elevated PowerShell prompt:

      Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore*
   

   If it indicates that Microsoft Store isn't installed, you may need to re-register it.
2. Re-register Microsoft Store: If the Store is not functioning correctly, you can try re-registering it using an elevated PowerShell prompt:

      Add-AppxPackage -Register -Path "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml"
   

   (Make sure to adjust the path if necessary based on your system configuration.)
3. Check for Updates: Ensure that your Windows is up to date. Sometimes, pending updates can cause issues with app installations.
4. Clear Microsoft Store Cache: You can reset the Microsoft Store cache by running the command wsreset.exe in the Run dialog (Win + R).
5. Firewall/Proxy Settings: Ensure that your firewall or proxy settings are not blocking the Microsoft Store from downloading or updating apps.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider contacting Microsoft Support for further assistance.

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References:

• Basic troubleshooting for Windows App
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Store app download failures