you could fix nearly any problem related to the Microsoft Store by uninstalling and reinstalling it.

Here’s how to do just that.

Also, we recommend youcreate a system restore pointbefore removing the Store just in case anything goes wrong.

Laptop running Windows

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You’ll have to run a command from aPowerShellwindow to get rid of the Store app.

To start, access your PC’s “Start” menu and find “PowerShell”.

Right-nudge the app and choose “Run as Administrator.”

Select "Run as Administrator."

In the “User Account Control” prompt, select “Yes.”

When the command has finished running, close PowerShell.

In the “User Account Control” prompt, click “Yes.”

Run a command to remove Microsoft Store.

When you’ve executed the command, reset your PC.

You now have a new copy of Microsoft Store installed on your rig.

Related:How to Reinstall Apps You’ve Purchased from the Microsoft Store

Select “Restart” in the menu.

Choose “Run as Administrator."

Run a command to reinstall Microsoft Store.