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The true fix for missing Windows 11 Store App.
Here it is ignore other fixes tried them all they don’t work. I lost the Store App in the upgrade from 10 to 11. Even resetting PC never brought it back. So if that sounds similar to how you lost it do this 20 second fix. 1. Open Xbox App
2. Open settings.
3. Click on General settings tab (left second tab on list)
4. In upper right of screen (window) there will be a list of system bundles that are missing (I had three) click install on all of them. When installed it’s done close app.
5. Open Windows settings and go to Apps tab, then Apps and features (very top) scroll down list your welcome Store is back. Go set a restore point cause who knows what a windows update will do next.
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COPY & PASTE METHOD FROM DONER PC
Files and Folders to Copy: Microsoft Store Files: From Source/Doner PC:
%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_*To Target PC: Paste into the same locations on your PC.
Dependencies (Frameworks): From Source/Doner PC:
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.*
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.*
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.*
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.UI.Xaml.*To Target PC: Place these in %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps on your PC.
App Installer Files (Optional but Recommended): From Source PC :
% localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe
%ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_*To Target PC:Paste into the same directories on your PC.
Steps After Copying, Once you've copied the files and folders to your computer, you need to re-register them so that Windows recognizes them: Re-register Dependencies First: Open PowerShell as Administrator and run commands for each dependency (replace C:\Path with the actual path):
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.UI.Xaml.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentModeRe-register App Installer (if copied) :powershell:
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentModeRe-register Microsoft Store Last: powershell:
Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore.*\AppXManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentModeRestart Your Computer:Reboot to apply changes and ensure the Microsoft Store works properly.
I'm so glad we moved away from traditional applications, with EXEs that lived in one location (C:\Program Files\AppFolder\SomeApp.exe), and just worked predictably. The ability to make shortcuts was overrated and not welcome. The unpredictability & unreliability of UWPs which Microsoft loving full supports and totally recommends and has fully adopted is such a true delight. It's been great, I've been able to use the same app across my Windows Phone 7, My Windows Tablet, and my Desktop PC, and it's been sooo smooth! I love that apps are installed in User context, or System context, or both, or neither, it just depends on the day and my mood. I'm so glad we don't use MSI files anymore - it was too easy and consistent to install or uninstall apps.
I love that I can cannot install UWP apps on my server (Windows Server 2022), because it doesn't include the Windows store -- I like the challenge, because you can get it to work... Until it updates. But updates are what make it magical. I love how great the Windows store is. It has everything I need, know, and trust. I 100% rely upon Windows Store apps. I love using package managers and command line utils like WinGet with official and unofficial sources. I love that WinGet works in a user context, and sometimes a system context, but sometimes won't work at all. I love how well WinGet works with Intune. Intune makes everything better!Obviously, this is 100% scarsasam. How long will we have to deal with this mess of UWP trash Microsoft has bestowed upon us? Microsoft has reversed course, but they continue to force UWP apps down our throat, and, it's all be frank, they stink. Will we still have this trash in Windows 12, or Windows 13? Yep, I bet we will.
You are being too nice. Its a lot worse than that. Windows 11 is a nightmare. Also I did all those commands and still nothing works. No store and no way to install it. What a mess......
