Complete guide to Microsoft Store: install apps, manage updates, fix store issues and use winget for command-line installs.
| 1 | Windows 10/11 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Microsoft account |
| 3 | Internet |
| • | Version - · Size - |
Press Win+R and run wsreset.exe to clear the cache; if that fails, re-register the Store via admin PowerShell.
Admin PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage ...} restores it in one line.
Check network and date/time, clear the cache, or switch DNS to 4.2.2.1 / 4.2.2.2 and retry.
Built into Win10/11: winget search <name>, winget install <name>, and winget upgrade --all to update everything.
They are Microsoft-signed, sandboxed — the safest install source on Windows.
Download from the vendor's official site or use winget; always verify you are on the official domain to avoid bundles.
| Winget | CLI package manager |
|---|---|
| Chocolatey | Community repo |
| Scoop | Dev-friendly manager |
| Ninite | Bulk installer |
License: Free
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