4 Ways to Reset the Microsoft Store on Windows 11
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Method 1: Use Windows Settings to Reset the Microsoft Store
Windows 11 offers an in-built settings menu to troubleshoot system app issues. You can use it to reset the Microsoft Store app.
Step 1:Press theWindows + Xshortcut to open the Power User Menu and selectInstalled apps.
Step 2:Locate Microsoft Store, click itsthree-dot menu, and selectAdvanced options.
Step 3:Scroll down and clickReset. Confirm your action by selecting the Reset button when prompted.
Method 2: Use the WSreset Tool
If you faceissues with the Settings app, you can run the WSreset tool directly from the File Explorer app to reset the Microsoft Store.
Step 1:Press theWindows + Eshortcut to open File Explorer, paste the following path in the address bar, and pressEnter.
Step 2:SearchWSreset.exein the search bar > right-click the file > selectRun as administratorto reset the Microsoft Store.
Method 3: Use Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell
Besides running the WSreset.exe tool from File Explorer, you can execute its command on theCommand Promptor Windows PowerShell to reset the Microsoft Store.
Step 1:Press theWindows + Xshortcut to open the Power User Menu and selectTerminalto open it.
Step 2:Typewsreset.exein the Terminal window and hitEnter.
Method 4: Tweak Windows Registry Using the Registry Editor
If WSreset fails to work, you can edit Windows registry files manually to reset the Microsoft Store.
Note:Back up your Windows registry using File > Export before making any changes.
Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchCMD, and clickRun as administrator.
Step 2:Type the following command and pressEnter.
Step 3:Copy theSIDvalue from the window and paste it into a Notepad file.
Step 4:ReplaceSIDwith the copied value in the below command on Notepad.
Step 5:Finally, copy-paste the edited command and execute it on CMD. I have edited the command with my system’s SID for reference.
FAQs
Open WindowsSettings> locateMicrosoft Storeunder the Installed apps menu > selectAdvanced optionsto reset it. All its app data will be deleted upon reset.
If you’re struggling to open the Microsoft Store or itsapps won’t download, reset the app using the above-listed methods to fix it.
Yes, resetting the Microsoft Store app deletes all its data, including the temporary cache files.
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Last updated on 22 May, 2024
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