Microsoft Store comes with Windows 10 Home and Pro, so if it’s missing or won’t open it’s usually damaged rather than gone. Try Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Store > Advanced options > Repair, then Reset. If the Store isn’t listed at all, open PowerShell as administrator and run wsreset -i to reinstall it, or re-register the package with the command below.
Applies to: Windows 10 Home and Pro, version 22H2. Windows 10 LTSC editions don’t include the Store. Last reviewed October 8, 2026. Windows 10 reached the end of standard support on October 14, 2025.
Step 1: Check whether it’s really missing
Select Start and type Microsoft Store. If it appears, try opening it. If it opens and closes, or shows an error, go to Step 2. If nothing appears, go to Step 4. To see every installed app, see how to see all installed apps in Windows 10.
Step 2: Repair or reset the Store
- Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Find Microsoft Store and select it, then Advanced options.
- Select Repair. Try opening the Store.
- If it still fails, select Reset. This clears the app’s data; you may need to sign in again.
Step 3: Clear the Store cache with wsreset
- Press Windows + R, type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
- A blank Command Prompt window opens. Wait; after about 10 to 30 seconds it closes and the Store opens.
Step 4: Reinstall the Store with PowerShell
Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Option A: wsreset -i
wsreset -iOn current Windows 10 builds, this downloads and installs the Store in the background. Wait a few minutes, then look for a notification that the Store was installed, or search for it in Start.
Option B: Re-register the package
If the Store files are still on the PC but broken, this registers them again:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}Red error text about a package already being installed is normal. Restart the PC and try the Store.
Step 5: Check Windows Update and the time
- The Store needs the Windows Update service. Open services.msc and make sure Windows Update isn’t disabled.
- An incorrect clock breaks Store sign-in. Turn on Set time automatically in Settings > Time & Language.
- Install pending updates from Settings > Update & Security.
Step 6: Repair Windows if nothing works
Run these in an admin Command Prompt, one at a time, then restart:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannowAs a last resort, an in-place upgrade with the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, choosing Keep personal files and apps, restores all built-in apps including the Store.
What if you can’t get the Store back?
Many apps can be installed without it. winget installs apps from the command line. Office installs from your Microsoft account page; see how to install Microsoft Office in Windows 10.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download the Microsoft Store from a website?
Microsoft offers a small Store installer on its own apps site for some Windows versions. Avoid third-party “Store installer” downloads; they’re a common source of malware.
Does the Store still work on Windows 10 after end of support?
Yes. It still runs and installs apps, though some new apps require Windows 11.
Can I get Android apps from the Store on Windows 10?
No. See how to install Android apps on Windows 10 for the options.
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