Did you experience a problem with the Microsoft store after the Windows 10 updates? Microsoft Windows store not responding, fails to install and update apps with different errors? Reset, Reinstall Microsoft store, and probably fix different types of issues, including startup crashes, updates and apps stuck downloading, and several error code messages.

Reset the Microsoft Store using the WSReset command

WSReset.exe is a troubleshooting tool designed to reset the Microsoft Store, clear the Store cache without changing account settings or deleting installed apps.

  • Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog.
  • Type WSReset.exe and click/tap on OK.
  • The WSReset tool resets the Microsoft Store without changing account settings or deleting installed apps.
  • After the operation is completed successfully, the Store will open automatically.
  • Check there is no more problem installing and update apps on the Microsoft store.

Reset the Microsoft store from the settings app

This is another easy solution to reset the Microsoft store with a few clicks.

  • Navigate to Settings > Apps > Apps & features
  • Locate the Microsoft Store entry and click on it
  • Click Advanced options
  • Under Reset, click the Reset button.
  • This should reinstall the Store with default values.
  • In a few seconds, you will see a checkmark next to the reset button, indicating that the operation has been completed successfully.
  • Now see if the Windows Store app is working properly.

reset Microsoft store

Reinstall Microsoft Store

  • Press Windows + X keyboard shortcut and select PowerShell (admin)
  • Copy-paste or type in the following command in the command line and press Enter:

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

  • Once the process ‘reinstalls’ Microsoft Store, restart your PC.
  • Check the Microsoft store is working properly.

Remove built-in apps on Windows 10

If you notice a specific Windows 10 apps not performing well, try the reset option but still causing problems. That causes follow steps below to remove and restore build in apps on windows 10.

First of all, make sure you close any running apps on your PC.

  1. Open Powershell (admin)
  2. On the PowerShell window enter the designated command for the app you wish to uninstall.Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage

Here is a full list of built-in apps you can remove and the corresponding commands to type or copy and paste into PowerShell.

3D BuilderGet-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Alarms & ClockGet-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
CalculatorGet-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
CameraGet-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get OfficeGet-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Groove MusicGet-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Mail/CalendarGet-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
MapsGet-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Microsoft Solitaire CollectionGet-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Movies & TVGet-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
NewsGet-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
OneNoteGet-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
PeopleGet-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Microsoft Phone CompanionGet-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
PhotosGet-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
SkypeGet-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
StoreGet-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
TipsGet-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Voice RecorderGet-AppxPackage *sound recorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
WeatherGet-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
XboxGet-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

Perform the command below To restore any built-in apps that you wiped from your PC using use PowerShell.

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

Restart Windows, check the app is there and it’s working smoothly.

Robeg
I am Robeg founder of this blog. My qualification. completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). With a strong background in computer applications love write articles on Microsoft Windows (11, 10, etc.) Cybersecurity, WordPress and more.