How to Reinstall Microsoft store apps in Windows 10/11

Microsoft Store apps may stop functioning due to several reasons including corrupted files, failed updates, or accidental removal. If an app is missing or not working correctly, reinstalling it can resolve the issue. Windows 10 provides multiple ways to reinstall apps, whether they are pre-installed system apps or third-party apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Reinstalling Microsoft Store apps can restore missing functionality, fix performance problems, and resolve errors related to app crashes. Here is how to reinstall Microsoft store apps in Windows 10/11.

Why Microsoft Store Apps missing or not working?

As discussed, there are several possible reasons Microsoft store apps not working or opening, corrupted files, Windows System Errors or buggy updates are common.

• Corrupted Files – Some app files may become damaged due to unexpected shutdowns, software conflicts, or malware infections.
• Failed Updates – An incomplete or faulty update can break app functionality, preventing it from launching or running properly.
• Accidental Uninstallation – Users may unintentionally remove apps, making them inaccessible.
• Microsoft Store Issues – If the Microsoft Store is malfunctioning, app installations or updates may fail.
• Windows System Errors – Registry corruption or missing system components can cause apps to crash or stop responding.

Reinstall a Single Microsoft Store App via Settings

This method allows you to reset and reinstall an individual app through the Windows Settings menu. Resetting an app reinstalls it without removing personal data, restoring it to its original state.

• Right click on the Start menu, select Apps & Features,
• Scroll down and locate the app you want to reinstall.
• Click on the app and select Advanced options.

• Scroll down and click Reset. This will reinstall the app and delete its data.
• Restart your computer and check if the app is working.

Reinstall a Microsoft Store App Using PowerShell

PowerShell allows you to reinstall an app that is missing or not functioning correctly. This method is useful if the app is not visible in Settings or Microsoft Store.

Right-click the Start Menu and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).

• Type command, Get-AppxPackage *AppName* | Remove-AppxPackage and press enter key to remove a specific app (replace AppName with the actual package name of the app):
• Now to reinstall the app, run command, Get-AppxPackage -allusers *AppName* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
• Restart your computer and check if the app works properly.

Reinstall All Microsoft Store Apps

If multiple apps are missing or not functioning, you can reinstall all Microsoft Store apps at once. This is helpful if system-wide corruption has affected multiple applications.

• Open PowerShell as Administrator, type the following command and press Enter:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

Wait for the process to complete, then restart your PC. This method restores all built-in Microsoft Store apps, including the Store itself.

Uninstall and Reinstall Microsoft Store

If the Microsoft Store itself is not functioning, reinstalling it may resolve the issue. This method is useful when the Store is missing or not updating apps correctly.

• First, right click on the start menu, Open PowerShell as Administrator.
• Run command Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage to uninstall the Microsoft store.
• Next, run the following command to reinstall the Microsoft store

Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsstore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

• Restart your computer and check if the Store works correctly.

Create a new user account

If the problem still persists, then I suggest you add another Microsoft account, / Create a new user account by following the steps mentioned below, and see if the problem persists:

To do this, navigate to  Settings/>Accounts/>Your Account/> Family & other users.

On the right pane, click Add someone else to this PC under Other users.

If you have another Microsoft account, try to use that, or else follow the steps to sign up for new and switch to a new Microsoft account.

Sign out from the old one and log in with a new Microsoft account. Once you sign in with a new User Profile, then please work around and check if it helps you.

• If you don’t have a Microsoft account, simply open the command prompt as administrator. Type net user username password /add 
• Note: Replace username = your username, Password = password for the user account.
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• Log off from the current user account and login with the newly created user account to check the store app is working properly.