If the Windows Store is missing or you find the Store app is not installed on your computer then this blog will help you fix this. The Microsoft Store is a preinstalled application in the Windows pack that helps Windows users download and install the available apps through the platform. We can say the Store app is great, but it has its issues, from not working to going missing.
Recently some users reported that after updating Windows, the Store app went missing on their Windows 11/10 computer. If you’re also facing this problem, we’ve rounded up six different solutions that you can try to fix the Microsoft Store app. Before proceeding with the solutions, we recommend you restart your computer and check if it solves the issue.
Microsoft Store app is not installed in Windows 11/10
You can use the following methods if the Windows Store app is missing on your computer –
1] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is an inbuilt application, that helps in solving a common problem that occurs on Windows 11/10. You can use and run this utility to scan and detect the problem automatically that causes the Microsoft Store to miss.
If you’re running Windows 11, use the below steps:
- Right-click on Start and select Settings.
- Navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Scroll down to the Windows Store Apps section.
- Click on the Run button.
Steps to run the troubleshooter in Windows 10:
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- On the Settings page, select Update & Security.
- Select the Troubleshoot tab from the left and head over to the right panel.
- Click on the Additional troubleshooters link.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click Windows Store Apps.
- Now hit the Run the troubleshooter option.
Upon running the troubleshooter, it may take up to 2 to 5 minutes to detect the problems. Once the Windows troubleshooter detects the Microsoft Store problem, it will try to resolve the problem. You can also see more options by clicking on the next to see other relevant options to fix the issue.
If the troubleshooter may not be able to fix the problems, then you can continue to the next solution to fix Microsoft Store issues.
2] Restore the Windows Store app
The Microsoft Store app is a pre-installed program that comes with a pack of Windows that cannot be deleted or uninstalled on the device; however, you can restore it to solve this issue.
To restore the Microsoft Store app, follow the below instructions –
- Open Windows PowerShell with admin access.
- Type the following command in the app area then hit Enter:
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
- Restart your computer and then try opening the Store again.
3] Reset the Store app
Resetting the Microsoft Store app helps in clearing the stored data and restoring the default settings; however, you won’t lose the purchased or installed app.
To restore the default setting in the Microsoft Store:
For Windows 11
- Press the Windows + X keys and select the Apps & Features option.
- On the next page, go to the right pane.
- Scroll down to the Microsoft Store app.
- Click on three dots, and select Advanced options.
- Under the Reset section, click Reset.
For Windows 10
- Right-click on Start and select Apps & Features from the menu list.
- Next, scroll down and click on the Microsoft Store app.
- Select the Advanced options link.
- Scroll to the Reset section and then click on the Reset button.
4] Check for Date & Time Settings
It may look like a heckling point, but Microsoft does not work properly with inaccurate dates and times, so please look into it. Is it accurate or not on your PC?
To set an accurate time, follow the below instructions:
- Invoke the Settings app using the Windows + I keys.
- Go to the Time & Language section.
- Select the Date & time submenu.
- Move to the right side and turn off Set time automatically if it’s turned on.
- Click on the Change button and set the correct date and time.
- Now click the Change button to save it.
5] Clear the Store Cache
This is one of the basic utilities for troubleshooting the Windows error by clearing the cache of the Microsoft Store; the user can enable to update or install apps from the MS Store.
- Press the Windows + R key to open the Run dialog box.
- Now type wsreset.exe in the command box, and tap OK.
- This will open a black window on the screen, ensuring it is clearing the cache.
- Once the process is done, the black window will automatically close, and the Microsoft store will automatically start.
6] Create a New User Account
If your user profile is corrupted then there is a major chance of missing the Windows Store app from your device. In such a case, creating another user account may solve the problem. Once you create a new user account, restart your computer and log in with the new account to check if the Microsoft Store issue is resolved.
That’s it. Hope it helped you.
