(Fixed) ‘Microsoft Store Missing’ Issue in Windows 11/10

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Some people who have updated to Windows 11 or Windows 10 have said that the ‘Microsoft Store Missing’ Issue in Windows 11/10 is gone. Windows Store apps on a Windows 11/10 PC are important now that they have been updated. Users can go straight to the store and download any app they want. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site for more information about this error.

The Microsoft Store is an online store where Microsoft Windows devices can get apps. It has a lot of benefits that can make finding and installing apps on your device easier and more convenient. One of the best things about the Microsoft Store is that you can find and download apps all in one place.

You can look through a wide range of app categories, such as productivity, games, entertainment, and more, and easily install the ones you want. This can save you time and effort compared to looking for apps on the internet and installing them by hand. We mentioned below are the ways to fix ‘Microsoft Store Missing’ Issue in Windows 11/10.

Ways to Fix ‘Microsoft Store Missing’ Issue in Windows 11/10

Repair and Reset the Microsoft Store

If clearing the cache of the Microsoft Store doesn’t work, you can try fixing the Microsoft Store app. To fix the Microsoft Store, do the following:

1. Open the Settings app and navigate to the Apps tab.
2. Go to Installed apps and scroll down to locate Microsoft Store on the list.
3. Click the three-dot menu icon next to Microsoft Store and select Advanced options.
4. Scroll down to the Reset section and click on Repair.

Run the SFC and DISM Scans

These problems can also be caused by system files that are broken or missing. You can use SFC (System File Checker) to replace the damaged system files with their cached versions. This is how.

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Terminal (Admin) from the list.
2. Select Yes when the User Account Control (UAC) prompt shows up.
3. In the console, run the following command:

sfc /scannow

• Wait for the scan to finish, and then type the following command to run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan. It will find and fix any common problems with the system image on its own.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

• If damaged files are found, DISM will connect to Windows Update to download and replace them. So, make sure you have an internet connection. Also, this whole process could take up to 10 minutes, so be patient.

Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows 11 has a number of tools that can help you fix most problems with the system. You can start fixing any problems with the Microsoft Store by running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. To move forward, do these things:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. In the System tab, click on Troubleshoot.
3. Go to Other troubleshooters.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Run button next to Windows Store Apps.

Re-Register the Microsoft Store Via PowerShell

Is there still no Microsoft Store? Then, you can try to re-register the Microsoft Store on your system. Even though this sounds hard, all you have to do to re-register Microsoft Store is run a single command in Windows PowerShell. Here are some ways to do it.

1. Press the Windows key, type Windows PowerShell in the search box, and click Run as administrator.
2. Select Yes when the User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears.
3. In the PowerShell window, paste the following command and press Enter.

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

• After running the command above, restart your computer and look for the Microsoft Store.

Reset the Microsoft Store Cache

Like most apps, Microsoft Store collects cache data to make apps load faster and work better. But if these files get corrupted, you might have problems with Microsoft Store, like this one. Clearing the Microsoft Store cache is safe to do and doesn’t take more than a minute or two.

• Pressing Win+R will bring up the Run dialogue box, which you can use to clear the Microsoft Store cache. In the Open field, type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
• The command will be run and a blank Command Prompt window will appear on the screen. After clearing the cache, Microsoft Store should start up on its own.

Perform a System Restore

If none of the above fixes work, you may have to do a system restore as your last resort. This lets you undo any changes to the system that might have caused the problem.

System Restore is a useful programme that backs up your whole system from time to time. It lets you get Windows back to the way it was before the problem started. But you can only do this if you have System Restore turned on on your computer.

1. Press the Windows key + S to open the search menu. Type in Create a restore point in the search box, and select the first result that appears.
2. Under the System Protection tab, click on System Restore.
3. Click Next.
4. Select a restore point before the issue first appeared and hit Next
5. Lastly, review all the details and click on Finish..

Create New User Account

If there are problems with your current user account, default apps like Microsoft Store may also stop working. This can happen if the files in the user’s account are broken. If that looks like the case, you can make a new account and switch to it. Here’s what you should do.

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accounts > Other users.
3. Click the Add account button.
4. When the Microsoft account window comes up, click “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” and follow the on-screen instructions to make a new user account.

FAQ

Why is my Microsoft Store missing?

Pressing Win+R will bring up the Run dialogue box, which you can use to clear the Microsoft Store cache. In the Open field, type wsreset.exe and press Enter. The command will be run and a blank Command Prompt window will appear on the screen. After clearing the cache, Microsoft Store should start up on its own.

How do I uninstall and install Microsoft Store?

The Microsoft Store app can’t be uninstalled, and if it is, it may have effects that were not planned. There is no supported workaround to uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Store.

How do I repair Microsoft Store?

Run the problem-solving tool: Click “Start,” then “Settings,” “Update & Security,” “Troubleshoot,” and then “Windows Store apps,” followed by “Run the troubleshooter.”