Многие пользователи Windows 10 при удалении встроенных приложений случайно удаляют и магазин приложений (Microsoft Store). Чаще всего это происходит при бездумном запуске сторонних утилит или PowerShell скриптов вида
Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -online | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
, которые удаляют все современные APPX приложения без исключения (см. статью по корректному удалению предустановленные APPX приложения в Windows 10). Если Microsoft Store отсутствует в Windows 10 или работает с ошибками, вы можете установить его или сбросить состояние в соответствии с инструкциями из этой статьи.
Содержание:
- Сброс приложения Microsoft Store в Windows 10
- Восстановление Microsoft Store в Windows 10 с помощью PowerShell
- Ручная установка Microsoft Store в Windows 10 после полного удаления
Сброс приложения Microsoft Store в Windows 10
Если приложение Microsoft Store в Windows 10 не запускается, или работает с ошибками, вы можете попробовать сбросить его настройки на дефолтные и удалить сохраненные данные:
- Перейдите в меню Settings -> Apps -> Apps & features;
- Найдите приложение Microsoft Store и нажмите на ссылку Advanced options;
- В открывшемся окне нажмите на кнопку Reset и подтвердите удаление всех старых настроек.
Также вы можете сбросить настройки Microsoft Store из команды строки с помощью команды:
WSReset.exe
Восстановление Microsoft Store в Windows 10 с помощью PowerShell
При удалении системных APPX приложений с помощью PowerShell командлета
Remove-AppxPackage
, Windows на самом деле не удаляет приложения с диска, а просто отменяет их регистрацию. Можно попробовать перерегистрировать приложение WindowsStore с помощью XML файла манифеста приложения.
- Проверьте, что файлы приложения остались на месте:
Get-ChildItem 'C:\Program Files\WindowsApps'|where-object {$_.Name -like "*WindowsStore*"} - В моем примере каталоги с именами Microsoft.WindowsStore _* остались на месте;
- Зарегистрируйте appx приложение WindowsStore в Windows 10 с помощью файла AppXManifest.xml командой:
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}Совет. Если вы выполнении команды Add-AppxPackage появится ошибка с отказом доступа, попробуйте с помощью утилиты icacls предоставить своей учетной записи права владельца на каталог C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\.
- Проверьте, что в меню пуск появился значок Microsoft Store.
Ручная установка Microsoft Store в Windows 10 после полного удаления
Если в каталоге каталог
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps
не сохранилось каталога с файлами Windows Store, то при попытке зарегистрировать приложение с помощью Add-AppxPackage появятся ошибки вида:
Add-AppxPackage : Cannot find path.
Add-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CF6, Package could not be registered.
Сannot register the Microsoft.WindowsStore package because there was a merge failure.
В этом случае вы можете вручную скачать файлы WindowsStore и все зависимости с сайта Microsoft, и установить APPX приложения вручную.
- Откройте консоль PowerShell с правами администратора;
- Выполните следующую команду, чтобы убедиться, что приложение WindowsStore полностью удалено:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |where-object {$_.Name -like "*WindowsStore*"}
- Перейдите на сайт https://store.rg-adguard.net/ (сайт позволяет получить прямые ссылки и скачать установочные APPX файлы приложений магазина с сайта Microsoft) , вставьте в строку поиска ссылку на Microsoft Store (
https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9wzdncrfjbmp
), в выпадающем списке выберите Retail; - Для корректной работы Store вам нужно скачать шесть APPX файлов c зависимостями для вашей версии Windows (x64 или x86):
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7
,
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2
,
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7
,
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2
,
Microsoft.VCLibs
,
Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.4
;
- В моем случае у меня получился такой список файлов:
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7_1.7.27413.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2_2.2.29512.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.27422.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2_2.2.28604.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.29231.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.4_2.42007.9001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
- Теперь аналогичным образом скачайте пакет Microsoft.WindowsStore с расширением appxbundle (например,
Microsoft.WindowsStore_12104.1001.113.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appxbundle
). Если у скачанного файла нет расширения, добавьте расширение
.appxbundle
вручную; - Скопируйте все пакеты в один каталог и установите их следующими командами PowerShell:
$Path = 'C:\PS\Store'
Get-Childitem $Path -filter *.appx| %{Add-AppxPackage -Path $_.FullName}
Get-Childitem $Path -filter *.appxbundle | %{Add-AppxPackage -Path $_.FullName}
Если при установке Microsoft.WindowsStore появятся ошибки с зависимостями, скачайте и установите указанные appx пакеты вручную.
- Проверьте, что Windows Store восстановился, и его значок появился в меню Пуск.
Если у вас есть корпоративная подписка VLSC (Software Assurance), вы можете скачать с сайта Microsoft ISO образ Windows 10 Inbox Apps. В данном офлайн образе содержатся все встроенные приложения, в том числе магазин Microsoft.
Для установки Windows Store с такого ISO образа можно использовать следующую команду:
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "E:\x86fre\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe.appxbundle" –LicensePath "E:\x86fre\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe.xml"
Is your Microsoft Store missing or not working on your Windows 10 or 11 device? Whether it’s been uninstalled accidentally or it’s just malfunctioning, this guide will show you multiple methods to reinstall and troubleshoot the Microsoft Store. From using UniGetUI to reinstall via the Xbox app, to leveraging Windows PowerShell and other troubleshooting tools, you’ll find everything you need to get the Microsoft Store back up and running smoothly.
Key Takeaways
- Multiple Reinstallation Methods: Reinstall Microsoft Store using UniGetUI or by downloading the Xbox app directly.
- Comprehensive Troubleshooting: Fix Microsoft Store issues with Windows PowerShell and built-in troubleshooting tools.
- Final Resort: Perform an in-place upgrade if other methods don’t restore full functionality.
Method 1: Using UniGetUI to Uninstall and Reinstall the Microsoft Store
If your Microsoft Store is missing or malfunctioning, you can use UniGetUI, a great tool that simplifies package management, to reinstall it without needing the Microsoft Store itself.
Note: WinGetUI was renamed to UniGetUI by the developer, but it’s still the same application.
Steps to Reinstall the Microsoft Store Using UniGetUI
1. Download and Install UniGetUI
- Open your web browser and navigate to the UniGetUI download page.
- Click “Direct Download” to start the download.
- Once downloaded, open the file and follow the installation prompts, selecting your preferred language and settings.
2. Uninstall Microsoft Store and Xbox App (If Necessary)
- Launch UniGetUI and go to the “Installed Packages” tab.
- Search for “Microsoft Store” and uninstall it by right-clicking and selecting “Uninstall as Administrator.”
- Repeat the process for the Xbox App if it’s installed.
3. Reinstall the Xbox App
- Switch to the “Discover Packages” tab in UniGetUI.
- Search for “Xbox” and select the correct Xbox App from the list (verify by checking the package ID and source).
- If you can’t find Xbox in UniGetUI by searching for it, you can click here to be redirected to the Xbox page on the UniGetUI website.
- Click “Install Selected Packages” to reinstall the Xbox App.
4. Reinstall Microsoft Store Using the Xbox App
- Open the Xbox App and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Navigate to the “Settings” under your profile icon.
- In the “General” tab, you should see an option to reinstall missing components, including Microsoft Store. Click “Install.”
5. Verify Microsoft Store Installation
- After the installation is complete, check your Start menu under “All Apps” to ensure Microsoft Store is listed.
- Open Microsoft Store to verify it’s working properly.
With the Microsoft Store successfully reinstalled, you can continue to use UniGetUI to manage other apps or choose to uninstall it if no longer needed. This method provides a reliable way to restore the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 or 11 system.
Method 2: Using the Xbox App for Windows to Reinstall the Microsoft Store
Uninstalling the Microsoft Store (Optional)
You might need to uninstall the Microsoft Store before you’ll have the option to reinstall it. For detailed instructions, follow my guide on uninstalling the Microsoft Store with HiBit Uninstaller.
Steps to Reinstall the Microsoft Store Using the Xbox App for Windows
1. Download the Xbox App
The first step to reinstalling Microsoft Store is downloading the Xbox App. Here’s how:
- Navigate to the Xbox App for Window downloads page.
- Scroll down the page until you see the button labeled “Download the App.” Click on it to download the Xbox installer.
2. Install the Xbox App
After downloading the installer:
- Open the downloaded file (XboxInstaller.exe).
- Agree to Microsoft’s terms and click “Install.”
- Once the installation is complete, click “Let’s Go” to open the Xbox App.
3. Sign In to Your Microsoft Account
Now that the Xbox App is installed, you need to sign in:
- Choose “Sign In” when prompted by the Xbox App.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
- If this is your first time using the Xbox App, you’ll need to create a gamer tag. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your account setup.
4. Install Missing Apps, Including Microsoft Store
Once you’re signed in, follow these steps to reinstall the Microsoft Store:
- If prompted with a message about missing apps, click on the option to fix them in Settings.
- If you don’t see the prompt, click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the Xbox App, select “Settings,” and then go to the “General” tab.
- From here, you should see a list of missing apps. Look for Microsoft Store and click “Install.”
5. Verify Microsoft Store Installation
Once the installation is complete:
- Open the Start menu and check your “All Apps” list to see if Microsoft Store has been re-added.
- If you find it, click on it to verify that the app is working properly.
Troubleshooting Microsoft Store Issues
If you already have Microsoft Store installed but it’s not working, there are several troubleshooting methods you can try.
1. Run the Troubleshooter
- Open the search bar and type “Troubleshoot.”
- Select “Troubleshoot Settings” and then click on “Additional Troubleshooters.”
- Find the “Windows Store Apps” option and run the troubleshooter.
This tool will check for common issues that might be causing problems with the Microsoft Store. Follow the on-screen instructions to apply any fixes.
2. Use Windows PowerShell to Reset Microsoft Store
If the troubleshooter doesn’t resolve your issue, use PowerShell:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select “Windows PowerShell (Admin).”
Alternatively, search for “PowerShell” and run it as an administrator. - Paste the following command into the PowerShell window:
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} - Press Enter to run the command.
This command reinstalls Microsoft Store for all users on your computer.
Next, reset the store by running this command:
wsreset.exe
If everything goes well, Microsoft Store should open automatically after the reset.
3. Perform an In-Place Upgrade
If none of the above steps work, you might need to perform an in-place upgrade. This process will repair your Windows installation without affecting your files. If you need detailed instructions, follow our guide on how to do an in-place upgrade.
Conclusion
Reinstalling Microsoft Store and troubleshooting any issues is straightforward with the right steps. By following this guide, you should be able to get the Microsoft Store back up and running on your Windows 10 or 11 device. If you encounter persistent problems, an in-place upgrade is a reliable last resort.
FAQs
1. What if I can’t find the Xbox App installer?
Try searching for “Download Xbox App for Windows” directly on Microsoft’s official website. Make sure you’re downloading it from a trusted source.
2. Will reinstalling Microsoft Store delete my apps?
No, reinstalling Microsoft Store will not affect your installed apps. However, if you perform an in-place upgrade, it may repair system files, which could potentially impact app settings.
3. Can I reinstall Microsoft Store without using the Xbox App?
Yes, you can use PowerShell commands to reinstall Microsoft Store directly, as mentioned in the troubleshooting section.
4. What does the WSReset command do?
The WSReset command resets the Microsoft Store without changing your account settings or deleting any installed apps.
5. How long does it take to reinstall Microsoft Store?
The reinstallation process is usually quick, taking only a few minutes. However, it may vary depending on your system’s performance.
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Perhaps you want to reinstall the Microsoft Windows Store app to fix its issues, or perhaps you want to reinstall all apps that ship with Windows 10/11. Or maybe, you have accidentally uninstalled the Store app or any other app and now want to restore the same, but not sure how to do that.
You may have observed that, unlike third-party apps, built-in apps can’t be removed via the Settings app. We need to either use the native PowerShell to remove default apps from Windows 10/aa or use a third-party tool to uninstall native apps.
If, for some reason, you want to reinstall Store, Mail, or any other preinstalled app, you can do so by executing a simple command in PowerShell. The command is really helpful if you have accidentally uninstalled Store or any other app and now want to restore the same.
This guide is also helpful in fixing issues associated with preinstalled apps in Windows 10/11.
Here is how to reinstall Store and other apps on Windows 10/11.
Method 1 of 5
Reinstall the Microsoft Store app via Settings in Windows 11/10
Step 1: On Windows 10/11, navigate to Settings app > Apps > Apps & features.
Step 2: If you are on Windows 10, locate the Microsoft Store entry and click on it to reveal the Advanced options link. Click the Advanced options link.
Windows 11 users, click on the three vertically stacked dots next to the Microsoft Store entry and then click Advanced options.
Step 3: In the Reset section, click the Reset button. As you can see in the screenshot, the description clearly says that resetting the app will reinstall the app. Click the Reset button when you see the confirmation dialog to complete the reinstall.
Method 2 of 5
Reinstall Windows Store app via PowerShell in Windows 10/11
Step 1: Close the Store app if it’s running to avoid errors.
Step 2: Open the PowerShell as administrator. You can do so by searching for PowerShell, right-clicking on Windows PowerShell in search results, and then clicking the Run as administrator option.
Step 3: Copy and paste the following command at the PowerShell window and press the Enter key.
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Method 3 of 5
Reinstall individual apps via PowerShell in Windows 10/11
Step 1: Open PowerShell with admin rights. To do so, type Windows PowerShell in the search box to see PowerShell in the results, right-click on PowerShell, and then click the Run as administrator option.
Step 2: In the PowerShell prompt, type the following command and press Enter key.
Get-Appxpackage –Allusers
Step 3: Scroll down and locate the entry of the Store app and copy the package name. If you want to reinstall any other app, find its entry and copy its PackageFullName.
Tip: After selecting the PackageFullName, use Ctrl + C to copy. You won’t be able to right-click and copy.
Step 4: Finally, execute the following command:
Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\<PackageFullName>” –DisableDevelopmentMode
In the above command, replace PackageFullName with the package name of the Windows Store or any other app that you copied in Step 3, and replace “C” with the drive letter of the drive where Windows 10 is installed. Good luck!
Method 4 of 5
Reinstalling all apps at once via PowerShell in Windows 10/11
Note that the following command reinstalls not just the Store app but also all default apps that ship with Windows 10. So when you reinstall all apps, you might lose data stored in apps, and you might need to configure these apps again.
NOTE: Although the command reinstalls most of the native apps, the command might fail to reinstall some apps like Cortana and Edge.
Step 1: Open the Windows PowerShell with admin rights. The easiest way to launch PowerShell as administrator is to type PowerShell in the search box and then simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys.
Or, type PowerShell in the search box, right-click on the PowerShell entry in the result, and then click Run as administrator.
Step 2: Close running apps, if any.
Step 3: In the PowerShell, copy and paste the following command and then press Enter to execute it.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
This may take some time, and you might see some errors. Simply ignore all errors and wait for the command to complete its job.
Step 4: Once done, open the Start menu and search for the app that you want to reinstall. It should be there.
And if you’re having issues with apps installed from the Store, please use the official Troubleshooter to fix Store apps issues.
Method 5 of 5
The last resort: Create a new user account
In some cases, the above methods may fail to reinstall or restore one or more preinstalled apps. If those methods fail and you can’t live without your favorite app, like Store, the definite way to get back the app in shape or restore it is to create a new user account. Yes, a new user account will have all apps, including the Store app.
To create a new user account, open the Accounts section of the Settings app, click Family and other users, click Add someone else to this PC, and then follow simple on-screen instructions to create a new user account. Once the new account is ready, you can then move existing data from your old account to the new one.
Good luck!
Microsoft Store, which was previously called as the Windows Store, is the exclusive platform to get official applications for the Windows devices. Like Google’s Playstore and Apple’s App Store, Microsoft Store is also the collection of millions of amazing apps, which are available in both free and paid variants.
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May be due to some glitch, the Microsoft Store on your system is misbehaving. Because of that, you might be facing troubles in downloading the apps from the store.
Or perhaps you might have uninstalled the Microsoft Store accidentally, and then unable to reinstall it back.
Whatever the reason might be, if you want to reinstall the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 system, and unable to do so, then we are here for your redemption.
You might have noticed that unlike the third-party applications, the system apps like Microsoft Store cannot be uninstalled from the Control Panel. You can only uninstall them using Windows PowerShell or any third-party tool.
In this guide, we would tell you about three simple methods that you can use to reinstall Microsoft Store and other default apps.
Reinstall Microsoft Store through Windows Settings
This one is a very simple and straightforward method. However, this would work only for Windows 10 1803 and above versions.
This one is a very simple and straightforward method. However, this would work only for Windows 10 1803 and above versions.
- Go to Settings->Apps->Apps & Features
- Search for the Microsoft Store in the list of Applications. Click on it and then click Advanced options.
- In this window, scroll down and look for the Reset button. Click the Reset button to reinstall the Microsoft Store.
- Restart your system and check if Microsoft store is reinstalled correctly or not.
Reinstall Microsoft Store Using PowerShell
This method requires Windows PowerShell. Using this, you can uninstall not only the Microsoft Store but also the other default apps that cannot be reinstalled by the usual way.
1. In Windows search type PowerShell, right-click on the app icon and then click on Run as Administrator.
2. Now you have to get the package name of the Microsoft Store. For that copy and paste the following command on PowerShell prompt and press the Enter key
Get-Appxpackage –Allusers
3. Scroll until you find the Microsoft Office section. Once you are there, copy the PackageFullName entry using ctrl+c. If you want to reinstall any other app, look for it and copy it PackageFullName.
4. Now execute the following command:
Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\<PackageFullName>” –DisableDevelopmentMode
In this command replace the C with the drive letter where your Windows 10 operating system is installed and replace <PackageFullName> with the PackageFullName of Microsoft Store or any other app which you want to reinstall.
After executing the command, your Microsoft Store would be reinstalled.
Reinstall All Default Apps Using PowerShell at Once( including Microsoft Store)
Now, this is a big and riskier step to take. Using this method, you can reinstall not only Microsoft Store but also the app downloaded from it and the default apps that come bundled with Windows 10.
So before applying this step, remember that all apps data would also be gone, and applications would be freshly installed.
1. Close all the running apps, if any.
2. Open the Windows PowerShell with admin rights as directed in the previous method’s step 1.
3. Now in the PowerShell, copy and paste the following command and press the Enter key for the execution:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
4. The command would take a while to execute, and you might see some errors on the screen too, during execution. Just ignore those errors and wait for the command to get finish running.
5. After the process is complete, restart your system, and check whether the apps are reinstalled or not.
Direct Re-install Microsoft Store
If you want to directly install the Microsoft Store, you can do it with an external installer. Follow these steps:
- Download the Microsoft Store installer by following this link.
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file
- Open the extracted folder and run Add-Store.cmd file with administrative rights.
- Microsoft Store would be installed.
Conclusion and FAQs
So, these are the 3 standard methods to reinstall the Microsoft Store on Windows 10. If a problem is not a big one, then undoubtedly one of these methods would work for you.
As you can notice that the two of these methods can be applied to reinstall the default Windows applications too. So bookmark this guide if in future you encountered problems with any default Windows app.
Here are Frequently Asked Questions on Microsoft Store re-installation.
1. Why is Windows Store not Opening?
Windows or Microsoft Store might not be opening on your system because of several reasons like broken installation, corrupted registries, or a malware attack. This guide would help you to restore it.
2. How to Uninstall Microsoft Store?
Microsoft Store could not be uninstalled using usual way how third-part applications are uninstalled from Control Panel. Using The methods mention in this guide you can restore or reinstall it.
3. How do I repair Microsoft Store?
If you are encountering problems with your Windows 10 system’s Microsoft Store, then you can repair it using the methods explained in this guide.
Peter is an Electrical Engineer whose primary interest is tinkering with his computer. He is passionate about Windows 10 Platform and enjoys writing tips and tutorials about it.
How to restore or reinstall Windows Store in Windows 10 after uninstalling it with PowerShell
Almost all users are removing all bundled Windows 10 apps because they are very poorly made and are practically of no use on a PC with mouse and keyboard. You can remove all the bundled apps at once as we showed earlier. Or you can remove apps individually. If you removed all apps and lost the Windows Store app as well, you might be unable to install new apps. Here is how to restore and reinstall Windows Store in Windows 10 after removing it with PowerShell.
Windows 10 comes with a number of Store apps preinstalled. The user can manually install more Universal Windows Platform apps developed by Microsoft and third-parties from the Windows Store, now known as Microsoft Store. Also, it allows you to update your installed apps. The automatic app update is enabled by default. It caches some details about installed and available apps to speed up the process of browsing them and improving the responsiveness of the Store app. If you are using a Microsoft account, your apps will be available across all your devices thanks to the ‘My Library’ feature of the Store. Finally, it is possible to purchase apps and other multimedia contents using the Store app.
On of the popular PowerShell command to remove bundled Windows 10 apps is Get-AppXPackage | Remove-AppxPackage. After using it, the much useful Windows Store (Microsoft Store) app gets removed from Windows 10.
This post will show you how to restore or reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows 10 after uninstalling it with PowerShell. There are three methods available.
- Open PowerShell as Administrator.
Opening PowerShell as administrator is important, otherwise, the commands you run will fail.
- Type the following command in the PowerShell console:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}.
- This will restore and reinstall the Microsoft Windows store app.
You are done! You can then install new apps from the Microsoft Store that you actually need.
Tip: You can also quickly restore all other built-in Store apps removed with PowerShell by running the following command:
Get-AppXPackage -allusers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Can’t Reinstall Windows Store with PowerShell
However, some users receive an error message like this:
Add-AppxPackage : Cannot find path ‘C:\AppXManifest.xml’ because it does not exist.
At line:1 char:61
+ … | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register «$($_.I …
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (C:\AppXManifest.xml:String) [Add-AppxPackage], ItemNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : PathNotFound,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageManager.Commands.AddAppxPackageCommand
Or
Add-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CF6, Package could not be registered.
error 0x80070057: While processing the request, the system failed to register the windows.applyDataExtension extension
Or this one:
error 0x80070057: Cannot register the request because the following error was encountered during the registration of the windows.applyDataExtension extension: The parameter is incorrect.
The above errors indicate that the Microsoft Store package on your drive is outdated or corrupted. Some of its files may be missing in the C:\Program Files\WindowsApps folder. In this case, the solution is to download the Microsoft Store installer as an Appx package.
Download the Windows Store app installer
- Open your web browser, e.g. Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
- Visit the following website:
https://store.rg-adguard.net/. Note: it is a third-party site, but it fetches direct links to genuine files stored on official Microsoft servers. - On the mentioned page, copy-paste the following URL into the URL text box.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-store/9wzdncrfjbmp. It is the official link to the Store app. - Select Retail or other branch that matches your Windows 10, and click on the Generate button with a check mark.
- Using the links, download the Windows Store package named Microsoft.WindowsStore_12010.1001.xxxx.0_neutral___8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle. The version numbers (xxxx) may vary. Just download the latest version.
- The Microsoft Store app also requires a number of extra packages to be installed alongside its own package. These are
- Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2_2.2.xxxx.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
- Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2_2.2.xxxx.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
- Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.xxxx.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
- Look for the latest packages on the
store.rg-adguard.netwebsite and download them. Use the packages that match your operating system bitness, i.e. 32-bit or 64 bit Windows 10.
- Now you have 4 packages. First install the above libs by double-clicking on them.
- Then install the WindowsStore package. The Microsoft Store app is now reinstalled.
You are done.
Finally, there is a third party solution. It is open source and hosted on GitHub. The solution is designed for Windows 10 Enterprise 2015/2016 LTSB and Windows Enterprise 2015/2016 LTSB N. It can also be used as a last resort for users of the retail Windows 10 Pro and Home who cannot restore the Microsoft Store app using the above two methods. It is batch file that automatically puts the required files to restore the WIndows Store app, and then installs them properly.
Restore the Microsoft Windows Store app with a script
- Download this package as a *.ZIP file from GitHub.
- Unblock the downloaded file.
- Extract the Zip file contents to some folder.
- Open PowerShell in that folder as Administrator. In File Explorer, click File -> Open Windows PowerShell > Open Windows PowerShell as administrator.
- In PowerShell, type
.\Add-Store.cmdand hit the Enter key. - This will restore the Microsoft Store.
Note that the author of the script recommends to temporarily disable Microsoft Defender or other anti-virus software, as the script modifies some permissions for folders to get the packages installed, and this triggers the protection software like malicious behavior. It will prevent the script from reinstalling the Microsoft Store app in Windows 10.
That’s it.
Generally, I don’t recommend you to remove all store apps at once in Windows 10 using the PowerShell command mentioned in the beginning of this article. Instead, consider removing them individually, one by one. The following posts may help:
- How to Uninstall Apps in Windows 10
- Uninstall More Preinstalled Apps in Windows 10
Please share in the comments which method works for you so that other users quickly come to the right solution. Also indicate which version of Windows 10 you are using.
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