Microsoft Store is like my Ex-Wife, it doesn't work

izzyforeal · Nov 23, 2021

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Microsoft Store is seriously broken on my system, I have no idea how but it is. Image 001 shows that the icon is blank and if it's clicked much like waiting around for the perfect woman, nothing happens. Image 002 is the result in Powershell when removing the store and all other apps. Image 003 is the result in Powershell when reinstalling the Microsoft Store. I've also tried downloading the .APPX files directly but once downloaded there's nothing to open/load them with. Along with that, I was guessing as to which ones to download because the ones referenced are not available in the list provided. So that's my issue, and again with all due respect to every one of you please don't send me "refresh/reset the app" or "right-click uninstall." All the general home user stuff has been tried already. So those that I didn't offend with my last couple of sentences, I would greatly appreciate some direction. Thanks in advance. - Izzy

Ghot · Nov 23, 2021

Last year, I completely removed Microsoft Store on Windows 10, with REVO Uninstaller.
I also "scanned for leftovers" in REVO , and removed all that as well.
Then I decided I wanted it back. Nothing worked. I tired everything, for two months.

Then I found this, and Solution #9 worked for me...

Windows 10 Store not Installed [FIXED]

You may not find Windows Store in Windows 10 if you are using an outdated/obsolete version of Windows on your system. Moreover, the user encounters the

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Maybe this will help someone, help you.
Yes, I know we're on Eleven Forum. :)

Fabler2 · Nov 23, 2021

All I can suggest is a clean install of windows or restore of an earlier image (which you should have) or try a repair install.

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BrianInEngland · Nov 23, 2021

Repair install will likely fix this, grab the ISO from Microsoft

retiredat44 · Nov 24, 2021

sad..... MS Store, Bing points no longer gives transfer to Amazon gift card... I used to cash them in, not sure when threy stopped.

izzyforeal · Nov 25, 2021

Thank you to everyone who responded. Unfortunately, none of the suggestions worked. As BrianInEngland suggested I did a reinstall of Windows. I had to do it twice but everything seems to be working. I was on tech chat with Microsoft because after the reinstall the Microsoft Photos app wouldn't install. I tried everything before the woman at Microsoft told me it was a known issue on their end and to wait for the next update. Thanks again! Oh and retiredat44, you may want to get a few more naps in because your post makes no sense.