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Brass Contributor

May 14, 2018

Solved

"The specified user does not have a valid profile" error on apps downloaded from Microsoft Store

Hi all, We just updated from 1607 to 1709 in our production environment. I reimaged my machine recently to 1709 and went to the Windows Store to download the Windows Configuration Designer app. ...

Thomas Schoenemeyer
May 22, 2018
I solved the problem by moving the folder with the install files from the WindowsApps (which is hidden by default) into a user folder (e.g. Documents) and start the executable from there.

WindowsApps directory seems to have insufficient permissions for standard users after the OS Release in April . At least ubuntu is now running again without any problem. I am using 1803 Build 17134.1

sergey_voronov1745

Copper Contributor

Sep 02, 2019

Had no CloudPaging player. Solved by restarting the computer couple of times until Skype gets found by typing in the Start menu.

The issue reappears about 2 times a year, same actions help. Looks like something with app updates.

CynthiaFridsma

Copper Contributor

Oct 02, 2019

I'm running into this problem since today. I've Windows version : 10.0.18362.387. I don't know if this has anything to do with User right regarding C:\Program Files\WindowsApps, because I can't access it at the moment. I'm now trying to get access to this folder, using security tab, auditing and adding my own profile. It takes a while so it's too early to say anything useful. As of today: I cannot use MS Office, Skype, Spotify or even play games for that matter. Even after installing and rebooting the computer.... I can tell you: it's pretty annoying 😞

JasonWatson2000
Copper Contributor
Oct 03, 2019
Do you have any other apps (not MS related) running in the background? I found that Cloudpaging player was the cause of my issues and once I had disabled that app, MS updated with no problems. CynthiaFridsma