microsoft store and notepad application not found after I perform reset windows

Question

microsoft store and notepad application not found / opening after I performed reset windows in my laptop.

Answer 1

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

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In some rare cases, resetting Windows can corrupt system files, causing native features like the Microsoft Store and Notepad to go missing or fail to open.

To fix this without losing your personal data, the best solution is to perform an In-place Upgrade. This procedure reinstalls Windows, which helps to fix problems.

It's a simple procedure, and you have the option to keep files, settings, and apps. Therefore, all your data is kept.

(If you have a third-party antivirus installed, temporarily disable it during the entire procedure.)

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Download the ISO file to perform the procedure:

1. Access the link below and click "Download now" to download the Media Creation Tool.

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10

2. Run the tool and click "Accept" to accept the terms;
3. Select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC" and click "Next";
4. In the "Select language, architecture, and edition" step, leave the "Use the recommended options for this PC" box checked and click "Next";
5. In the "Choose which media to use" step, select "ISO file", click "Next", select where to save, and click "Save".

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After downloading the ISO, do the following:

1. Double-click the ISO file to run it.

(After running the ISO, you may need to double-click the "Setup" file to start the procedure.)

2. On the "Install Windows 10" screen, uncheck "I want to help make the installation of Windows better" and select "Change how Windows Setup download updates";
3. On the next screen, select "Not right now" and click "Next";
4. Accept the terms of use;
5. At the "Ready to install" screen, select "Choose what to keep" and select what you want to keep.

(In this step, select "Keep personal files and apps" so all your data is kept.)

6. Click "Install" and wait for the procedure to finish. Your computer may restart several times.

Once the procedure is done, check if the Microsoft Store and Notepad will open and work as expected.

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If you get any errors or the problem persists, please let me know.

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Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Answer 2

Hi rachitsaki, Could you try the methods on this page:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5628983/microsoft-store-not-found

After the Microsoft Store is installed, if it's installed at all, you can reinstall Notepad.