Summary

Is Microsoft Store not opening on your Windows PC?

Here are a few solutions that you’ve got the option to apply to fix this mess.

If the problem persists, attempt to launch the app using an alternative method.

microsoft store open on a laptop placed on a table close to a window.

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If these steps do not fix the issue, proceed to the next troubleshooting step.

To repair the Microsoft Store app, right-tap the Start button and open “prefs.”

Then, go to Apps > Installed Apps.

Opening the list of installed apps in the Windows Settings app.

Scroll to the end of the list of apps and go to “System Components” under Related controls.

hit the three horizontal dots next to the Microsoft Store app and select “Advanced Options.”

Scroll down and tap on the “Repair” button.

Opening the system components apps from the Windows Settings app.

Note that repairing the app won’t impact any of your app data.

If repairing the app doesn’t handle the issue, you could give a shot to reset it.

You might also encounter problems connecting to websites.

Opening the advanced options settings of the Microsoft Store app in the Windows Settings app.

To rule out this possibility, right-smack the Start button and open “parameters.”

Navigate to Time and Language > Date and Time.

After that, tap on the “Sync Now” button under Additional tweaks to synchronize the time.

Repairing an app in the Windows Settings app.

Check for Internet Issues

A stable internet connection is essential for the Microsoft Store to open successfully.

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So, check whether your rig is currently connected to the internet.

Resetting the Microsoft Store app in the Windows Settings app.

If it’s already connected, disconnect it and then reconnect it back.

If reconnecting doesn’t sort out the problem, applyother troubleshooting fixes to resolve internet issues.

flush the Microsoft Store Cache

Clearing the cache resolves common issues with the Microsoft Store app.

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Wait for the process to finish, which typically takes around 30 seconds.

Once completed, the Microsoft Store app should launch automatically if the cache was the culprit.

If it doesn’t open, proceed to the next troubleshooting step.

Changing the time zone and syncing the time in the Windows Settings app.

However, these connections may occasionally interfere with some apps and services.

To ensure they are not contributing to the Microsoft Store app issue, you should temporarily disable them.

So, turn off the VPN if your rig is currently connected to one.

Microsoft Store showing an error that internet isn’t connected.

Here, turn off the toggle next to “Automatically Detect prefs.”

To do that, right-tap the Windows Start button and open “parameters.”

Navigate to the “Windows Update” tab.

Resetting the Microsoft Store cache using a command in the Run dialog box.

If any updates are available, click “Download and Install” to start the installation process.

If the operating system finds a new update, install it and power cycle your gear once.

Remember that this process removes core Windows packages, so it should only be considered a last resort.

Turning off the automatic proxy setup in Windows Settings app.

TypePowerShellin Windows Search, right-hit the Windows PowerShell app, and select “Run as Administrator.”

Then, select “Yes” in the UAC window.

After that, paste the following command and press Enter.

Turning off the manual proxy setup in the Windows Settings app.

You may need to press Enter twice to execute the command.

After successful execution, the command will remove the Microsoft Store from your unit.

So, shut the PowerShell utility and reset your unit.

Checking for updates and installing them in the Windows Settings app.

If the problem persists,change the DNS server.

Select "Run as Administrator."

Run a command to remove Microsoft Store.

Run a command to reinstall Microsoft Store.