Microsoft Store is the official platform for downloading and updating apps in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If your Microsoft Store is missing, uninstalled, or not functioning correctly, you can use PowerShell to restore it.
📥 For Windows 10 and Windows 11
Step-by-Step Using PowerShell:
- Press the Windows key and type PowerShell.
- Right-click Windows PowerShell and choose Run as administrator.
- Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control.
- Copy and paste the following command into PowerShell:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
This command reinstalls and re-registers the Microsoft Store for all users.
🛠 Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Error:
Cannot find path C:\AppXManifest.xml
➡️ See this fix: Cannot Find AppxManifest.xml Path - Group Policy Restrictions: Store may be blocked by enterprise settings.
- Malware or corrupted files: Run a full system scan and reset Microsoft Store.
⚠️ For Older Versions of Windows
If you’re using Windows 7 or earlier, Microsoft Store is not supported and cannot be installed.
🧠 Related Tutorials
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I install Microsoft Store if it’s missing?
Use the PowerShell command to re-register the Microsoft Store package on your system.
2. Can I install Microsoft Store on Windows 8 or 7?
No. Microsoft Store is built into Windows 10 and 11 only.
3. What if the reinstall command doesn’t work?
Ensure you have administrator rights and double-check the syntax. Run Windows Updates and try again.
4. How do I fix AppxManifest.xml errors?
Follow our step-by-step guide here: Fix AppxManifest.xml
5. Is it safe to run the PowerShell command?
Yes, if copied and used as shown in this tutorial with admin privileges.
