Are you having trouble with the Windows Store app? If yes, you have come to the right place because today we will teach you exactly how to fix this problem using your Windows Store app without any problem or issue.
Here’s how you can fix your computer’s Windows Store app.
Check Date and Time and Location Settings of Your Computer
If your computer’s date and time, and location settings are not accurate, then you might face problems with the Windows Store app on your computer. This is because whenever the app boots, it automatically tracks and checks your computer’s date, time, and location to ensure that the date and time and location of your computer and Windows store app are in sync. So, make sure that the date and time and location settings of your computer and Windows Store app are in sync if your Windows Store app is not opening. To check and change your date and time settings:
Click/tap on the “Start” button of your computer and then tap on the “Settings” icon to open the “Settings” menu.
Now, tap on the “Time and Language” option to check your computer’s date and time settings.
Finally, disable and then re-enable the “Set time automatically” option (present under “Current date and time” section) using the toggle button near it, and this will update your computer’s date and time.
To change your location settings:
Click/tap on your computer’s start button and then tap on the “Settings” icon to open the “Settings” menu.
Now, tap on the “Time and Language” option.
Finally, tap on the “Region” option (present on the side menu bar) to check or update your location.
Clear Cache
Just like every other app Windows Store app also creates and stores temporary cache files on your computer. However, sometimes these files might get corrupted, due to which you might face problems with the Windows Store app. However, we can fix the Windows Store app by clearing its cache files. To do this:
Right-click on the “Start” button.
Now tap on the “Run” option.
Next, type the following command in the “Run” dialog box “wsreset.exe” and then tap on the “OK” option.
Now, a blank command prompt popup will appear on your screen and will automatically disappear in a few seconds.
You have successfully removed cache files of the Windows Store app.
Update Your Windows and Windows Store App
Microsoft continually releases updates for Windows and all the other windows apps. These updates address all the identified technical glitches. So, try updating your Windows and Windows Store app if your Windows Store app is not working correctly. To update Windows:
Tap on the “Start” button of your computer and then open the “Settings” menu by clicking on the “Settings” icon.
Now tap on the “Update and security” option.
Finally, tap on the “Check for updates” option to check and install Windows updates on your computer.
To update your computer’s Windows Store app:
Launch the Windows Store app.
Now tap on the three dots icon (present on the top right side of your screen).
Next, tap on the “Downloads and Updates” option.
Finally, tap on the “Get updates” option to update the Windows Store app.
Reset Your Computer’s Windows Store App
If all the above methods fail and you cannot use the Windows Store app on your computer, you can try resetting the Windows Store app. This will restore all the app’s default settings, which may help you fix the Windows Store app on your computer system. To do this:
Tap on the “Start” button of your computer and then open the “Settings” menu by clicking on the “Settings” icon.
Next, tap on the “App” option.
Now, you will see a list of apps on your screen.
Next, select the “Microsoft Store” app.
Now tap on “Advanced options.”
Next, tap on the “Reset” button under the “Reset” section.
Now, you will see a warning message on your screen.
Finally, tap on the “Reset” button (present on the warning popup message) to complete the reset process.
Conclusion
There you have it, guys, four simple tips that you can use if your computer’s Windows Store app does not open. So, use these tips if you are having trouble with the Windows Store app on your computer system.
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