How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows

If your Microsoft Store has gone missing, stopped working, or just refuses to open, you’re not alone. This built-in app can sometimes get corrupted or accidentally uninstalled during system changes or updates.

Luckily, you don’t need to reset your entire PC to fix it. Here’s how to reinstall the Microsoft Store in Windows using a few quick PowerShell commands.

🔧 Method: Use PowerShell to Reinstall Microsoft Store

Before you start, make sure you’re logged into Windows as an administrator. You’ll need elevated permissions to run the reinstall command.

Step 1: Open PowerShell as Administrator

1. Press Start, type PowerShell.
2. Right-click Windows PowerShell and choose Run as administrator.

If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes.

Step 2: Run the Reinstall Command

Copy and paste this exact command into the PowerShell window, then press Enter:

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

This tells Windows to find the Microsoft Store installation files and re-register the app.

Step 3: Wait for It to Finish

The process may take a few seconds. You won’t see much feedback unless something goes wrong. Once done, the Store should be back and working.

✅ Extra Tip: Reset the Store if It Still Won’t Open

If reinstalling doesn’t fix the issue, try resetting the Microsoft Store:

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (or Apps & features).
2. Find Microsoft Store, click … > Advanced Options.
3. Click Reset.

⚠️ Still Not Working?

If nothing works, your Windows system files might be damaged. You can run this command to repair them:

sfc /scannow

Run it from Command Prompt as admin. It can take a while, but it’s safe and worth trying.

Final Thoughts

Reinstalling Microsoft Store is easy if you know the right commands. You don’t need to be a tech wizard—just follow the steps carefully. Keep PowerShell handy, and you can restore most built-in apps without breaking a sweat.

If this helped, consider bookmarking it for future use—or share it with someone else stuck without their Store.