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downeaster59
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Sep 28, 2021

Microsoft Store missing from Windows 11 insider preview

I have recently installed the latest Windows 11 Pro insider preview (ARM version) in a VM on my M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop.  Windows seems to run fine, but the Microsoft Store app is missing.  There is no icon for the Store, and the Store doesn't appear in the list of Apps in Settings.  

 

How do I get the Store installed?  Thanks!  

  • LB202705's avatar
    LB202705
    Copper Contributor

    downeaster59 

    Do like me, I accidentally got the Store back when I turned on the Xbox, it needed some part of the Store and suggested downloading the Store itself, I had lost it.

  • Mick_Sanders's avatar
    Mick_Sanders
    Copper Contributor
    Same issue with 22598.200 on ARM64. Starts with defective store which then vanishes. None of the suggestions here work, sadly. Reported in the Feedback Hub.
  • 1960gjh's avatar
    1960gjh
    Copper Contributor
    Go to github.com/kkgo/ltsc-add-microsoftstore then press enter.
    you will get a list click code download it then extract file with win-rar then right-click file
    and run as adminstrator you will then find that store will be download
      • dre76fixitproper's avatar
        dre76fixitproper
        Iron Contributor

        TheAvenger 

        here I’ll repost for you forget about all the other nonsense they work for some not for others and way to much time and effort and use of windows features most are. Or well versed in. Do this, this is a definite and its the easiest by far. open xbox app, go into settings click on general tab. at very top there will be list of apps /files missing choose install on all of them and you are done. Windows Store will be among the missing.

         

         

         

    • BionicTurtle's avatar
      BionicTurtle
      Copper Contributor
      Great solution. I use VMFusion so parallels wasnt an option. wsreset.ext -i did the trick!!
  • mahnunchik's avatar
    mahnunchik
    Copper Contributor

    So, why Microsoft Store is not available by default?

     

    The following command helps me to restore Microsoft store:

    wsreset.exe -i

    • james28909's avatar
      james28909
      Copper Contributor

      mahnunchik dude you have no idea how long i been searching for that. i even use swreset before but didnt use the -i switch. thank you very much. got my store back and all is well (so far anyway hahahahaha)

    • dre76fixitproper's avatar
      dre76fixitproper
      Iron Contributor

      why has there not been an executable file issued to correct this snafu thats happens way too often and the number of fixes is not good thing to see cause that just makes hands go up which one to chose to start with. well none work whatsoever. why does this happen in the first place, obviously the upgrade to 11 has bugs cause thats when i lost myh store and it was still gone when reset pc? put out a proper dam fix already

      • dre76fixitproper's avatar
        dre76fixitproper
        Iron Contributor
        forget about every other fix, this is a definite and its the easiest by far. open xbox app, go into settings click on general tab. at very top there will be list of apps /files missing choose install on all of them and you are done
  • downeaster59  I fixed this issue by following these steps:

    1. Going to Settings > Privacy & security > For developers : Enable Install apps for any source.
    2. Sideload (based on your chip architecture and in this order.):
      • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.30704.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
      • Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2_2.2.29512.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
      • Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2_2.2.28604.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
      • Microsoft.WindowsStore_12107.1001.15.0_neutral___8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle
    3. Use this website for more accurate if needed. guide: https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-windows-store-windows-10-uninstall-with-powershell/
    • Kanad1's avatar
      Kanad1
      Copper Contributor
      Hi Chrissant,

      Thanks to your link, I was able to install the Microsoft Store!

      I would like to add one more point:
      To install the Microsoft VCLibs package, I had to turn off Widgets from Taskbar settings and also end the Widgets.exe task from Taskbar.
    • tmmsk's avatar
      tmmsk
      Copper Contributor
      this guide fixed my issue on win 11 arm64 macbookpro m1. thaankyou
  • Matispena's avatar
    Matispena
    Copper Contributor

    downeaster59 

    I´ve a similar problem. The microsoft app store appear, open, but doesn´t charge. Below you will find the screen that appear when i open the microsoft app store, whit the error code. Someone have any solution for these?

  • willobobo's avatar
    willobobo
    Copper Contributor
    I have the same issue. My current build is 22454.rs_prerelease.210903-1516
  • Reza_Ameri's avatar
    Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Are you able to find the Feedback Hub app?
    If yes, try open it and report this issue.
    Are you using Dev or Beta channel?
    • downeaster59's avatar
      downeaster59
      Copper Contributor
      I have reported the issue in the Feedback Hub app.

      I'm using Dev channel. My current build is 22463.1000
      • Reza_Ameri's avatar
        Reza_Ameri
        Silver Contributor
        Thank you for filing the report and Windows team will investigate and resolve the issue.

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