- To fix Microsoft Store issues on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, open app settings, and use the Repair or Reset options.
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You can also fix the Store app using the
WSReset.exe
command. - Alternatively, you can open PowerShell (admin) to uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11.
Windows 11’s Microsoft Store app offers a safe and easy way to download and install games, movies, and programs. You may still face issues opening the app, crashes, installing updates or downloading apps, error messages, etc., even if the app is regularly updated to enhance the user experience.
Whatever the cause, Windows 11 offers a number of commands and the Settings app to fix problems with the Microsoft Store.
This tutorial will show you how to fix issues with Windows 11’s Microsoft Store app.
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Fix Microsoft Store with Repair feature on Windows 11
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Fix Microsoft Store with WSReset command on Windows 11
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Fix Microsoft Store by reinstalling app on Windows 11
Fix Microsoft Store with Repair feature on Windows 11
Use these procedures to fix the malfunctioning Microsoft Store app:
OpenSettings on Windows 11.
Select “Apps.”
Select the “Installed appstab” button.
To access Advanced options, select the Microsoft Store app’s menu (three-dotted) button.
To resolve issues with the Store app without erasing data, click the Repair button.
(Optional) To resolve problems, click the Reset option to reinstall the Microsoft Store app and remove its data.
The procedure should fix the most frequent issues with the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 when you finish the stages.
Fix Microsoft Store with WSReset command on Windows 11
Follow these steps to use the WSReset command to fix the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11:
LaunchStart.
To launch the app, search for “Run” and click the top result.
Enter the command “WSReset.exe.”
Press the “OK” button.
The program will execute when you finish the instructions, and if all goes according to plan, the Store will open automatically in a few seconds.
Fix Microsoft Store by reinstalling app on Windows 11
You can use PowerShell commands to manually remove and reinstall the Store app if the repair and reset options are ineffective.
Use these procedures to remove and reinstall the Microsoft Store app in order to resolve issues:
LaunchStart.
Look up “PowerShell,” then right-click on the first result and choose “Run as administrator.”
To remove the Microsoft Store app, use the following command and hit Enter:
To install the Microsoft Store app, type the following command and hit Enter:
After completing the procedures, you can download and install programs on Windows 11 by reopening the Microsoft Store.
In addition to these fixes, if the device is utilizing a metered connection or there are issues with the internet connection, the Microsoft Store may have trouble downloading programs.