Repair or Reset Microsoft Store or Clear Windows Store Cache in Windows 11/10
Here's how to Repair or Reset Microsoft Store or Clear Windows Store Cache in Windows 11/10.
Here are some methods to repair or reset Microsoft Store or clear Windows Store cache in Windows 11/10:
**1. Repair or reset Microsoft Store using Settings**
1. Open the **Settings** app.
2. Go to **Apps** - **Apps & features**.
3. Search for **Microsoft Store** and select it.
4. Click **Advanced options**.
5. Under **Reset**, click **Repair** or **Reset**.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
**2. Clear Windows Store cache using WSReset**
1. Press **Windows + R** to open the **Run** dialog box.
2. Type **wsreset** and press **Enter**.
3. A command prompt window will open and close automatically.
4. Try opening the Microsoft Store again.
**3. Run the Windows Store troubleshooter**
1. Open the **Settings** app.
2. Go to **Update & security** - **Troubleshoot**.
3. Scroll down and select **Windows Store apps**.
4. Click **Run the troubleshooter**.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
**4. Reinstall Microsoft Store**
1. Open the **Powershell** app as **Administrator**.
2. Type the following command and press **Enter**.
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3. Restart your computer.
4. Try opening the Microsoft Store again.
If you are still having problems with Microsoft Store, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
i. If Microsoft Store is not opening after reset, you can try the following:
1. **Check your internet connection.** Make sure you are connected to the internet and that your network is working properly.
2. **Restart your computer.** Sometimes a simple restart can fix problems with Microsoft Store.
3. **Run the Windows Store troubleshooter.** The Windows Store troubleshooter can help you fix problems with Microsoft Store. To run the troubleshooter, open the **Settings** app, go to **Update & security** - **Troubleshoot**, and scroll down to **Windows Store apps**. Click **Run the troubleshooter** and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. **Reset Microsoft Store.** To reset Microsoft Store, open the **Settings** app, go to **Apps** - **Apps & features**, and search for **Microsoft Store**. Select it and click **Advanced options**. Under **Reset**, click **Reset** and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. **Reinstall Microsoft Store.** To reinstall Microsoft Store, open the **Powershell** app as **Administrator**. Type the following command and press **Enter**:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Restart your computer and try opening Microsoft Store again.
If you are still having problems with Microsoft Store, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
Here are some additional things you can try:
* Make sure that your Windows version is up to date.
* Try signing out of and back into your Microsoft account.
* Try using a different network connection.
* Try creating a new user account and see if you can open Microsoft Store from there.
If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
ii. There are a few ways to reinstall Microsoft Store after a factory reset.
**Method 1: Use the Windows Store troubleshooter**
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Update & security - Troubleshoot.
3. Scroll down and select Windows Store apps.
4. Click Run the troubleshooter.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
**Method 2: Reset Microsoft Store**
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps - Apps & features.
3. Search for Microsoft Store and select it.
4. Click Advanced options.
5. Under Reset, click Reset.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
**Method 3: Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell**
1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3. Restart your computer.
Once you have reinstalled Microsoft Store, you should be able to open it and download apps as usual.
If you are still having problems with Microsoft Store, you can contact Microsoft support for help.