How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft Store is the one-stop-shop for apps, games, and entertainment on your Windows system. Some times, you might face issues with the Microsoft Store app, such as it not opening, freezing, or not functioning correctly.

In such cases, reinstalling the Microsoft Store is a quick and effective way to resolve this problem. In This article, we'll guide you through a step-by-step process on how to reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows.

How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows

There are two methods that you can use to reinstall the Microsoft Store. The first method involves using Windows PowerShell, while the second method uses the Settings app to reset the Microsoft Store. Explanation of the steps for both methods are given below:

Reset Microsoft Store Using Settings App

This method is the fastest and easiest to reset the factory defaults settings of the microsoft store instead of using the PowerShell.

1. Press the Windows Key from your keyboard and click on Setting App icon or Press the Windows Key + I to open Settings directly.
2. In the Settings window, click on Apps and then Installed Apps.
   
3. Scroll down and find 'Microsoft Store' or search directly on Search apps box then click on the Menu icon , and select the Advanced Options.
   
4. Scroll down and click on the Reset button. Windows will display a warning message, informing you that the app's data will be deleted. Click on the Reset button again to confirm your action.
   
5. In the end, Windows will now reset the Microsoft Store app. Once the process is complete, the Microsoft Store app should work properly.

Reinstall Microsoft Store using Windows PowerShell

One of the most effective ways to reinstall Microsoft Store is through PowerShell. If resetting the Microsoft Store didn't work, we will now try uninstall the program and install it again from scratch, and because it cannot be deleted by Apps Settings unlike other applications, we will do this using Windows PowerShell.

1. Launch PowerShell with Administrator Privileges.
Press the Windows Key + X simultaneously to open the Quick Access menu.


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Select Terminal (Admin) from the list. If you see Windows PowerShell (Admin) instead or Command Prompt (Admin), select one of theses options.


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A User Account Control prompt will appear, requesting permission to make changes to the device. Click "Yes" to proceed.



Launch PowerShell with Administrator Privileges.



2. Once the PowerShell window is open, copy and paste the following command:
   

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

   
3. Press Enter to execute the command. PowerShell will begin reinstalling Microsoft Store.
4. Wait for the process to complete. It may take a few minutes, and you may notice a brief pause or some flickering during the process.
5. Once the process is finished, close PowerShell and restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
6. After the reboot, check if the Microsoft Store is successfully reinstalled and working correctly.

After Finished Reinstalling the Microsoft Store

The process of Resetting and Reinstalling the Microsoft Store is an easy and smooth process, and by following the two methods mentioned above in the article, you will most likely solve the problem, whether you use the Apps settings method , or the PowerShell method to remove and install the Microsoft Store. 

In addition to the previous methods, you can Download Windows Updates, update the system periodically and continuously, and Clear the Microsoft Store Cache to solve and address the problem. In the end, if you encounter other problems, feel free to contact us via the contact page to help you solve the problem completely.