Microsoft introduced its App Store when it rolled out Windows 8 and has been improving its offering ever since. Windows 10 brought an exponential increase in the number of available apps. Still, some users reported that the Microsoft Store wouldn’t open after installing the latest Windows 10 update or upgrading to the latest OS version. The error message, in some cases, read, You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store link. But updates are just one potential culprit, and the list of usual suspects is much more extensive. For some, it can be a specific action, while others can’t get the Microsoft store to open regardless of their acts. So let’s quickly review some frequent scenarios.

Why won’t my Microsoft apps open?

There are a few reasons you may have issues opening the Microsoft Store application on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. Here are a few common ones:

Faulty internet connection – You may be able to launch the app, but it will never fully open if the internet connection is not strong enough. Wrongly configured devices date and time – This affects many web services, and resetting your time should resolve the problem. Corrupted registry of data – Valuable device information is stored on the registry. If essential data concerning the app is destroyed in the registry, it will no longer launch. Incompatible programs – A few programs cancel out others, and you may have to uninstall recently installed applications.

There are more reasons you may face this problem, and we will discuss them. Here are a few variations to this error that you should take note of:

Microsoft Store won’t open after reset/update Microsoft Store won’t open in Windows 11 The Microsoft Store opens then closes immediately Microsoft Store won’t open on Xbox The Microsoft Store won’t load (Issues with the Microsoft Store not loading can affect all versions of Windows, including the latest Win 11). Microsoft Store won’t download or install anything Microsoft Store keeps crashing/freezing/not working (When the cache gets overloaded, it can cause the Microsoft Store to keep crashing).

With a new interface optimized for tablets and other touch input devices, apps are becoming a crucial part of the Windows experience. That can be a big problem if you can’t open the Microsoft Store to download apps. So before we try to fix this issue, ensure that your OS is up to date. If not, download the latest updates via Windows Update.

How do I force a Microsoft Store to open?

Launch the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows Key + R, type wsreset.exe, and then click OK. After roughly ten seconds, an empty Command Prompt will start, shut, and the Microsoft Store will launch on its own. Now, let’s see what to do when the Microsoft Store doesn’t open.

How do I fix Microsoft Store when it won’t open?

1. Delete local cache

2. Use the Powershell

6. Sign out/ Sign in to your account

If the sign-out button is available, hit it to disconnect from your Microsoft account. Some users reported that this quick and simple action fixed many Microsoft Store issues. Then sign back in and check if the issue persists. As a quick reminder, if you don’t have enough free space, Microsoft Store updates and installations might get stuck. Remove all the apps and programs you don’t use frequently. Also, transfer multimedia files to another partition on save them on an external storage device. You can also use Microsoft’s System File Checker to check for system file corruption. The utility verifies the integrity of all protected system files and repairs files with problems when possible. For better system file checking, we recommend using Fortect. It specializes in scanning systems and recovering original versions of corrupted or damaged files. ⇒ Get Fortect You can’t open Control Panel on Windows 10? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to find a solution.

7. Run the Windows Troubleshooter

Windows 10 Creators Update features a dedicated built-in Troubleshooter that can fix general PC issues. If you’re having trouble opening the Setting app, take a look at this article to solve the issue. If you run an older Windows version, you can download the Microsoft Easy Fix tool to troubleshoot various software and hardware issues. The tool is compatible with Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate. Go to the official Microsoft Easy Fix tool webpage, and scroll down to select the troubleshooter that best suits your needs. When you choose the respective tool, your PC will start downloading the troubleshooting software.

8. Run a full system scan

Malware may cause various issues on your computer, including Microsoft Store app issues. Perform a full system scan to detect any malware on your computer. You can use Windows’ built-in antivirus, Windows Defender, or third-party antivirus solutions. 

9. Update Microsoft Store

If you can’t open the Microsoft Store, this might result from a temporary bug plaguing the current version. The quickest way to fix that is to check frequently for updates.

10. Disable Proxy or VPN

Particular Proxy or VPN settings may block the outgoing connection to the Microsoft Store servers. If you can’t launch the Store, try to disable these settings before you log in with your Microsoft account. Now, turn your off VPN and try to relaunch the Microsoft Store. That should address some connectivity issues caused by the Proxy server or VPN.

11. Reinstall the problematic app

Sometimes, the Microsoft Store won’t open simply because certain apps fail to function correctly. So the best way to solve this problem is to uninstall and reinstall those particular apps.

12. Check time, date and region settings

Make sure that the time and date are properly set. Also, set your country and region to the United States.

13. Update your OS

As a quick reminder, Microsoft constantly rolls out Windows updates to improve the system’s stability and fix various issues. These updates are often targeted at improving the Microsoft Store experience and reliability.

14. Clean your temporary files and folders

The simplest and quickest manner to delete your temporary files and folders is to use Disk Cleanup. Using your computer or browsing the Internet, your PC accumulates various unnecessary files. These so-called junk files may affect your computer’s processing speed, causing apps to respond slowly and even preventing them from launching. Clean your temporary files and then try to write data on the problematic storage device again.

What can I do if Microsoft Store won’t open on Windows 11?

1. Remove recently installed apps

How do I reinstall the Microsoft Store?

That’s all you should do if the Microsoft Store won’t open on Windows 10. We hope that at least one of these solutions helped you with your App Store issue. Note that we have not made these solutions in any particular order and will advise that you use the solutions that seem most relevant to your situation. If you have any comments or suggestions, please write them down in the comments section below.

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