If you’re also experiencing the same issue, we’ll provide possible solutions to provide a lasting fix to this problem. It’s not yet clear why this error emerges, but till we find out, we try to apply the fixes in this article one after the other, if the former doesn’t work.
Solution 1: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Solution 2: Clearing the Windows Store Cache.
Solution 3: Resetting the Windows Store
If the above solutions don’t work in solving the error message, we can try reinstalling the Windows store using PowerShell. Do note that you need administrative privileges to complete this solution.
Get-AppxPackage -name store
Note: The install location should contain “…..Microsoft.WindowsStore……..” in it. Don’t copy other install locations by mistake. Right-click on the copied text to copy it to the clipboard.
InstallLocation : C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11708.1001.30.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore | Remove-AppxPackage
Since we are done with the uninstallation, we can proceed with installing a fresh copy to the file location you saved earlier. Close the current PowerShell, restart your computer and then proceed with the following instructions. Continuing with the same PowerShell window will likely cause problems and the installation might prompt that the package is missing or corrupt. Microsoft.WindowsStore_11708.1001.30.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\StorePackageName\AppxManifest.xml” –DisableDevelopmentMode After replacing the information, the command should look something like this: Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\ Microsoft.WindowsStore_11708.1001.30.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe \AppxManifest.xml” –DisableDevelopmentMode
Reboot your computer before opening Windows Store.
Solution 4: Combining AppXPackage and WSReset
Another thing which we can try to resolve our error is to combine both (Get-AppXPackage and WSReset) and after rebooting our PC, try launching Windows Store. There was a lot of positive response that this particular solution worked flawlessly so let’s give it a shot. Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
wsreset.exe
Solution 5: Updating Time and Language Settings
Another unusual solution which seemed to work was updating the time and language settings of your account. As we all know, Windows syncs your time according to the time zones automatically. If you have an incorrect time zone, it is likely to cause bizarre problems.
Solution 6: Changing Privacy options
We can also try changing all your privacy options by disabling advertising ids. It will also disable tracking about your application launches. You can always revert the changes if this doesn’t work for you.
Solution 7: Running the Troubleshooter in an Administrator account
If you are using a limited account, you should contact your administrator to make you an administrator. It seems that due to limited privileges of the limited account, the troubleshooter doesn’t work at its best. After you are made an administrator, follow method 1 and 2 both. Don’t open Windows Store until you are done executing both the methods and have rebooted your computer.
Solution 8: Uninstalling built-in Microsoft Apps
Many users reported that some other Microsoft application was interfering with the Windows Store and causing it to crash. Although this seems to be an unlikely thing, it happens and is reported as a bug. This solution is mainly making wild guesses of which application is causing the trouble. However, it is worth a shot. As an example, we are going to show how to uninstall “Movies & TV”, which is known to conflict with Windows Store. At the end of the solution, we will list all the commands which can be used to uninstall different applications along with the command to reinstall them. Get-AppxPackage zunevideo | Remove-AppxPackage
You can also reinstall all (or one) preinstalled apps with a single command in PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”} Here are all the command listed to uninstall different Microsoft application from the PowerShell. Uninstall 3D Builder: “Get-AppxPackage 3dbuilder | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Alarms and Clock: “Get-AppxPackage windowsalarms | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Calculator: “Get-AppxPackage windowscalculator | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Calendar and Mail: “Get-AppxPackage windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Xbox: “Get-AppxPackage xboxapp | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Weather: “Get-AppxPackage bingweather | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Voice Recorder: “Get-AppxPackage soundrecorder | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Sports: “Get-AppxPackage bingsports | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Camera: “Get-AppxPackage windowscamera | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Get Office: “Get-AppxPackage officehub | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Get Skype: “Get-AppxPackage skypeapp | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Get Started: “Get-AppxPackage getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Groove Music: “Get-AppxPackage zunemusic | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Maps: “Get-AppxPackage windowsmaps | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Money: “Get-AppxPackage bingfinance | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Movies and TV: “Get-AppxPackage zunevideo | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall News: “Get-AppxPackage bingnews | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall OneNote: “Get-AppxPackage onenote | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall People: “Get-AppxPackage people | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Phone Companion: “Get-AppxPackage windowsphone | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Photos: “Get-AppxPackage photos | Remove-AppxPackage” Uninstall Store: “Get-AppxPackage windowsstore | Remove-AppxPackage”
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