Microsoft Store closing

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Microsoft Store closing

anonymus 0

Everytime when i open my Microsoft Launcher and want to click on a app i want to download it doesnt show the download button and freezes instantly + the search bar is not showing up too i dont know why this happens. Every other app on my pc is working i tried everything in the internet to fix the problem but nothing works.

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Estrella721 34,700 Independent Advisor

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing this issue. I'm happy to help.

If none of the solutions provided by the AI work, please try the following:

If you're using a VPN or Third-party antivirus program, try temporarily uninstalling it to see if the problem goes away.
Uninstalling and reinstalling the Windows Store.

Press Windows Key + X and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin). Copy and paste the command below and hit Enter.

Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.WindowsStore" | Remove-AppxPackage

Note: Please complete the process before proceeding.

After that, reinstall the Windows Store. Press Windows Key + X and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin). Copy and paste the command below, then hit Enter.

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

Wait 2 minutes, then reboot your computer and try again.

anonymus 0 Reputation points

2026-02-16T22:24:45.2133333+00:00

cant add it back
Estrella721 34,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-02-16T22:42:07.44+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Please ensure that when you copy and paste the command, it is entered exactly as shown, without any spaces before or after it. If it still doesn’t work, try this to re-register all Microsoft apps, including the Microsoft Store:

Re-registering the Microsoft Store app:

Right-click the Start Menu and Choose Windows PowerShell(Admin)

Copy and paste the below command and hit Enter.

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

If that fails, the next step is to try System Recovery without deleting your files and apps.

Click the Start menu > Settings > System > Recovery.

Choose Reinstall Now under the section labeled 'Fix problems using Windows Update.'

Once completed, your system will restart. Please check afterward.

Answer 2

It sounds like you're experiencing issues with the Microsoft Store where it freezes and doesn't allow you to download apps. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Reset Microsoft Store: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Microsoft Store, click on the three dots next to it, and select "Reset". Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.
Check Microsoft Store Install Service: Press Windows Key + S, type services.msc, and find the Microsoft Store Install Service. Ensure it is running; if not, right-click and select "Start". If it is running, try restarting it.

Re-register Microsoft Store: Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the command:

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

After it finishes, restart your PC.

Check for Windows Updates: Ensure your Windows is up to date as updates can fix bugs related to the Store.
Disable VPN or Antivirus: If you have a VPN or third-party antivirus software, try disabling them temporarily to see if they are causing the issue.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider checking for any system file corruption or performing a repair installation of Windows.

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