How to Reinstall the Microsoft Store App on Windows 11

If the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11 is crashing, failing to update apps, or missing completely, reinstalling it via PowerShell is the most reliable fix.

How to Reinstall the Store

  1. Right-click the Start button and select Terminal (Admin).
  2. Copy and paste the following command: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  3. Press Enter. Wait for the deployment to finish and restart your PC.

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