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How do I install Windows Store for Windows 11?

I am having trouble with Windows Store. I am using the Windows 11 Home operating system. After some digging, it seems that the application isn't even installed on my computer. I followed all the steps in this forum:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-store-missing-entirely-in-fresh-windows-11/3d263bb0-1212-4751-a740-17476faa0441.

I also noticed that there is no photo viewer installed anywhere on my computer as well. I am not sure if this is just a windows 11 thing? That is actually how I came to find that I can't access the windows store; because I tried installing a photo viewing app through the windows store and couldn't do so.

Anyways, any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, let me know if this is a faulty system and need to just refund my computer for a different one.

Thanks,

Jasepa Emmil

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Hello Jasepa,

Good day! I'm John and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

When was the last time it worked properly?

Please let me know if you have tried the methods below.

Please try this if it helps.
Please make sure to uninstall the Microsoft Store and Xbox app first.

**Uninstall the Microsoft Store app:
Press Windows key + X
Click and Run Windows PowerShell as Administrator. Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.

get-appxpackage *WindowsStore* | remove-appxpackage

**Uninstall the Xbox app
Open Settings then select Apps
Under Apps and Features, find Xbox app
Click it then Uninstall

Once the two apps are uninstalled, install the Xbox app from the link below
https://aka.ms/XboxInstaller
Restart your computer then open the Xbox app
This will prompt to install the Microsoft Store app
Please check if the issue still persists.


Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.


Kind regards,

John DeV
Independent Advisor
I hope you can respond to me within two days, I would appreciate it. This will allow me to see and be notified of your response.

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Last updated April 17, 2025 Views 3,715 Applies to: