How to Repair Microsoft Store App in Windows 11

Users can install and manage apps from the Microsoft Store using the built-in Microsoft Store app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Store app is a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) application. All compatible Microsoft Windows devices, including PCs, tablets, Xbox One, Microsoft HoloLens, and more, can run UWP apps. Find out, How to Repair Microsoft Store App in Windows 11?

Individual UWP apps have their own settings windows, which can be used to reset or repair the app. When you reset a UWP app, it reverts to its default settings, just like when you first installed Windows. This can aid in the resolution of common problems.

Although Windows 11 has a lot of new features and a sleek design, UWP apps aren’t brand new. Windows 8 was the first to include them. Follow the steps below to begin resetting the Windows Settings app:

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How to reset or repair Windows 11 settings app

Individual UWP apps can also be reset or repaired in Windows. You can repair Microsoft Store App to its factory default settings if it isn’t working or opening correctly.

The Store app can be found on the Taskbar, Start menu, or in the list of apps. Using the Windows key + I keys, the Start Menu, or the Windows key + X context menu, you can open the Settings app.
Continue to use whatever method works best for you.
Simply right-click the Microsoft Store apps on the Start menu and select App settings.
Scroll down to the Reset button in the App settings window, as shown in the image below.
You might first try to repair the Store app, but it’s possible that resetting it will solve a lot more problems than repairing it.
“This will permanently delete the app’s data on this device, including your preferences and sign-in details,” the message warns, click the Reset button to reset it.

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How to re-register the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11

If the above option did not resolve your issues, you can also use the commands below to re-register the Store apps.

As an administrator, run Windows PowerShell. You can do so by going to the Start menu and typing in PowerShell. Choose to open the PowerShell app under Best match.

Run the commands below to reset the Store app for your profile only when the PowerShell terminal screen appears.

Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

Alternatively, you can use the commands listed below to repair Microsoft Store App for all users on the computer.

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

Final Word

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