With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft dramatically changed its policy; and as the future showed - in positive side! Optimization of the interface for touch control, “tile style” of icons, high performance and the built-in Windows Store have become a real revolution.

The appearance of Windows 10 was a kind of bug fix: the Start button was returned to its usual place, the tiles were made less intrusive, and the Windows Store became richer and more functional. Fortunately, it has been replenished with a huge number of applications, games and multimedia content.

How to restore (download) Windows Store on Windows 10?

Some users are experiencing an issue related to Windows Store. It happens that, for no apparent reason, the store completely refuses to start. Although this does not happen often, it can lead to a number of problems: problems accessing applications, inability to purchase games/movies/music and other content.

Anyone can solve the problem, although the method may seem difficult at first. It is worth emphasizing that download MS Windows Store as separate file(program) for Windows 10 is not possible. Another thing is recovery using PowerShell.

To get started you need:

In the PowerShell window that opens, enter the command: Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* -AllUsers | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml") and press the "Enter" key.

After which there will be a process of checking for errors, correcting, and then downloading and Windows installation Store.

To open the Windows Store, you must:

It's hard to find a person who wouldn't wait new Windows 10. Not only visual, but also functional changes were of interest. According to the developers, built-in applications make life easier for users and make it more comfortable. Problems with the store are possible in different cases, but they are mainly related to updating to version 10. In some cases, not only the store is missing, but also the Edge browser.

You can reinstall different ways. But they are all related to the utility PowerShell, since the Windows 10 Store uninstall button in the application settings section is usually not active. For this reason, this article also contains detailed information about launching and working in PowerShell Windows 10.

Running the PowerShell utility

Finding Store Information

• When the shell window is displayed, enter the command Get-Appxpackage -Allusers
  
• A list of applications will appear on the screen. Next, you need to find the Microsoft.WindowsStore application. To simplify your search, right-click on the top of the window and then click “ Change" And " Find…»:
  
• In the search string input field, write windowsstore and click Find next. The found line will be highlighted:
  
• Next you will need the value of the PackageFullName parameter. To avoid rewriting this line, select it with the mouse and press Ctrl + C on the keyboard. The line will be saved to the clipboard.
  

Store setup

Removing the Windows 10 Store

Quick store installation method

Also, to easily install the Windows 10 Store, you can enter and execute the following code in PowerShell:
$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + "\AppxManifest.xml" ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest

By mistake, you may be running code from the command line or application " Execute" Don't forget that the code must be run from PowerShell, as described in detail earlier.

Easy installation of all removed packages

If you are only deleting the store, you can simplify the installation process by running the command to install all removed Windows 10 packages. Using the same code, you can easily perform a mass installation of all previously removed applications, thereby reinstalling all the necessary ones at once.

Enter a code:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”)
After this, all that remains is to press Enter. Windows 10 will take some time to restore everything.

• Sometimes cause execution failures Windows applications 10 may become different installed antiviruses. Pay attention to them if the reinstallation does not go as described earlier.
• It is better not to get carried away with installing or removing built-in programs, as this may cause stability problems.
• Also, if the information on your PC is important to you, it is recommended to create backups before taking this or that action.
• The right action is also to create control point for recovery in case of unacceptable errors, problems that cannot be eliminated by simpler methods.

Video on the topic

Thanks to which, users from all over the world can download Windows 10 applications without using the Microsoft Store.

You may remember that Adguard created a tool in 2017 that allows you to directly download ISO images Windows and Office from Microsoft servers.

Previously, you had two options for downloading apps from the Microsoft Store, both of which worked on Windows device 10: Use the Store to download and install apps, or use Traffic Monitor to intercept downloads and store app files directly on the system.

New tool Adguard Store changes that by giving everyone the ability to download any app from the Microsoft Store. All you need is a link to the app store; you can choose to download a specific version of apps, such as Windows 10 or Fast Ring editions.

Adguard lists all the available versions and all you have to do is click on one of them to download the application to your local system. The script retrieves information from the Microsoft Store. The interface lists all files, expiration dates, and SHA-1 hashes. You need to upload files AppxBundle And EAppxBundle for the selected application. Please note that the listing may display different versions the same application.

To install it, you need to enable " Developer mode" on a Windows 10 computer.

Enable Developer Mode.

• Open the application "Options" by pressing the key combination Win + I.
• Go to section "Update and Security" → "For developers".
• Enable the option "Developer Mode".
• Windows will display a notification informing you of the dangers of enabling Developer Mode. Accept the invitation by selecting "Yes".
• Restart your computer if necessary.

1. After you have downloaded required file in .appx format. Double click on it to install the application. File EAppxBundle used to update the application.
2. Windows 10 will open the installation window, click on the button "Install".

1. After the installation is complete, the system will automatically launch the installed UWP application.

The application will be installed on your device. If you did everything correctly, you should be able to open the .appx application just like any other program from the Start menu. Check the list of installed applications in the Microsoft Store, you will notice that it behaves just like any other application installed from the Store.

If you want to remove an installed application, right-click on the application and select context menu"Delete" option. The process of deleting .appx apps is no different from any other app in Windows 10.

Installing the .appx file using PowerShell

Alternatively, you can install the pre-downloaded .appx using PowerShell.

1. Open the folder containing .appx file.

In my case it's " C:\Users\Almanex\Downloads", click tab "File" and go to the dropdown menu “Run Windows PowerShell” → “Run Windows PowerShell as an administrator” see picture below.

Shopping is firmly entrenched in our minds and souls. We don’t buy air except for our lungs, although there are exceptions in the form of recreational resorts. Shopping is being introduced into all areas of our lives. Technology has reached the point where you can buy food, clothes and even fishing equipment without leaving your couch. And Microsoft went further. They invented and implemented an application store for Windows OS.

How to install Windows 10 Store

Why do we need the Windows Store at all? As an official explanation, we will accept the desire of Windows developers to unite all devices under one operating system so that a licensed software could be installed on all devices under your account. Still, it’s convenient - you don’t have to wander around the Internet looking for desired application, do not encounter deception, viruses, low-quality content and other “joys” of surfing. Where best choice will buy the application once and receive it for eternal use on any computers and even phones with Windows 10 installed.

Please note that Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (Long Term Service Branch) builds do not support Store installations. Edge browser and many other programs and components.

Installing the “Store” from files available in the system

Most often, the “Store” installation files are already on your computer; you just need to start the installation process.

Don't be upset if your search doesn't yield any results. This means that there are simply no Store installation files on your computer.

Windows PowerShell is a modernized terminal " Command line» with expanded functionality and greater possibilities for working within the software shell.

Video: how to install Windows 10 Store

Installing the “Store” with missing installers

In some Windows builds 10, or rather, in countless “homemade” versions, most system applications are often missing. Typically these are applications that, according to tens of millions of users, slow down the OS. “Store” is no exception, and even its installation files may be missing in such images. In addition, if you deleted the Store, it can also be restored. The installation will have to be done from scratch.

How to install applications through the Windows 10 Store

So, we have the Windows Store.

Authorization in the “Store”

To download applications from the Microsoft environment, you need to log in to the “Store” itself.

You can immediately please shopaholics - many of the “Store” applications are free.

Installing applications from the Store

When you re-install the same application under your account on this or any other device, the “Buy” or “Free” button is replaced with “Install”.

This means that the application has already been added to your account. In the case of paid applications and games, you won’t have to shell out money again.

Installed applications are automatically added to the Start menu. You can find them both in the “Recently added” column and in the list of all applications.

Where are programs and games installed from the Windows Store?

Installation of games and other applications from the “Store” is carried out in a hidden directory along the path: [letter system disk, default C]:\Program Files\WindowsApps. It is highly recommended not to move this folder, rename it, or change its properties. In it, when you install any application, it is created separate directory with the appropriate name, which does not give the files different programs

get confused. The contents of these directories can be copied and transferred to other devices.

Video: how to install applications from the Windows 10 Store

Installing Windows 10 applications without the Store

1. Download the program installation files from the network or purchase them anywhere other than the Windows Store.
2. Launch installation file and wait for the installation process to complete.

The disadvantage of installing programs like this, if we talk about downloading them from the Internet, is that it is unreliable. Of course, Windows Defender and the SmartScreen service will prevent a virus or malware from creeping onto your computer, but you can never be 100% sure. And the “Store” applications are licensed. Before entering the distribution environment through the "Store", they undergo a kind of certification by Microsoft. Therefore, there is no doubt about the security of the Store applications.

Working with the Store in Windows 10 is easy. With it, you can get licensed software at any time, anywhere and on any of your devices. This will protect you from malware and will save time.

Microsoft is trying to help operating system Windows 10 merged together various devices: desktop computers, laptops, phones, tablets and even a game console. The idea of ​​uniting devices into a single ecosystem implies that they will run one Windows 10 application store, in which both solutions for a separate platform and universal programs. However, you cannot simply download it from the Internet and install it on your computer, and we suggest that you read the instructions on how to do this using the operating system with or without a Windows 10 image.

The Windows application store built into the operating system is quite difficult to remove from the computer, like any basic program. You can uninstall it using third party programs or PowerShell console. If the program was deleted in this way and you need to install it again, then this can be done using the system without downloading Windows image 10.

In cases where the store gives an error or closes immediately after downloading, you will have to reinstall the Windows 10 store from the image, which will also be discussed later in the article.

Important: If you previously deleted the WindowsApps folder from your computer or changed its access rights, these instructions will not help you restore the application store.

Install the application store in the operating room Windows system 10, if the base files are not damaged, there are two ways.

First way

1. When the command is entered, press Enter;
2. If the command was executed without errors in the PowerShell window and appears new line with a proposal to contact System32, which means the installation went without problems. To verify this, search for the Windows 10 store using the query “Store” or “Store” - depending on the localization level of the operating system.

Second way

1. Run the PowerShell application as an administrator;
2. Next, enter a command in the window that opens that allows you to see the list of basic applications available for installation:

1. After pressing Enter, the command should work and the Windows 10 Store application will be installed on your computer.

Attention: In some situations, installation may fail due to lack of TrustedInstaller permission. So that the error does not interfere with the installation when it occurs.

If the above instructions did not help install the basic operating system application, the only option left is to reinstall it from a Windows 10 image. To do this, download from the Internet (from the Microsoft website) an operating system image of the required version and bitness. After that, emulate it in the operating system (you can use Daemon program Tools) and run the Setup.exe file.