Application for processing ms windows store protocol. Review of the free version of Windows Store. Running the PowerShell utility
Microsoft is trying to use the Windows 10 operating system to unite various devices together: 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 will be available. 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 your computer, like any basic program. You can uninstall it using third-party programs or the PowerShell console. If the program was uninstalled in this way and you need to install it again, you can do this using the system without downloading the Windows 10 image.
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.
There are two ways to install the application store in the Windows 10 operating system, if the base files are not damaged.
First way
Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* -AllUsers | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml") 
- When the command is entered, press Enter;
- If the command was executed without errors in the PowerShell window and a new line appears asking you to contact System32, then 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
- Run the PowerShell application as an administrator;
- Next, enter a command in the window that opens that allows you to see the list of basic applications available for installation:
Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsAPPS\(store full name copied earlier)\AppxManifest.xml" - 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 the Daemon Tools program) and run the Setup.exe file. 
– an application included in the operating system distribution that allows you to make purchases and download free programs from the Windows Store. Programs and games are divided into many sections. There is a search function and rating of electronic products. It is possible to download music, films, TV programs, but not for all countries, including Russia. If you have a developer license, you can upload your developments to the store for sale. There are flexible marketing tools for advertising and product promotion. Tools are also available to collect statistics on customer requests. Windows Store is included in the operating system distribution, but if the store has been removed from your computer, you can download and install it again.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Windows Store
Classification of products by sections;
+ availability of free applications;
+ availability of program ratings;
+ clear payment system for programs;
+ successful marketing solutions for program promotion;
+ a large number of store users all over the world;
– a Microsoft account or registration via email is required;
– many services (music, cinema) are not available in Russia.
Key Features
- allows you to upload your own programs to the store;
- allows you to set your own sales scheme (free, paid, trial);
- in-app shopping mechanism;
- allows you to download paid and free programs and games;
- searches by name or other parameters;
- automatically displays updates for installed programs;
- allows you to download music (not for Russia);
- allows you to download movies and TV programs (not for Russia);
- automatic update.
It is difficult to find a person who would not be waiting for the new Windows 10. Not only visual, but also functional changes aroused 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 mostly they are associated with updating to version 10. In some cases, not only the store is missing, but also the Edge browser.
You can perform the reinstallation in 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 getting up and running in Windows 10 PowerShell.
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 the search, right-click on the top of the window, 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 $manifest
By mistake, you may be running code from the command line or application " Execute" Don't forget that the code must be run from PowerShell, as described in detail earlier.
Easy installation of all removed packages
If you are deleting only the store, you can simplify the installation process by running the command to install all removed Windows 10 packages. Using the same code, you can easily perform a mass installation of all previously removed applications, thereby reinstalling all the necessary ones at once.
Enter a code:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”)
After this, all that remains is to press Enter. Windows 10 will take some time to restore everything.
- Sometimes the cause of Windows 10 application failures can be 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 backup copies before performing any action.
- The correct action is also to create a checkpoint for recovery in case of unacceptable errors or problems that cannot be eliminated by simpler methods.
Video on the topic
This short instruction will show you how to install the Windows 10 App Store after uninstalling it if, after experimenting with guides like this, you also deleted the app store itself, and now it turns out that you still need it for certain purposes. If you it was necessary to reinstall the Windows 10 application store for the reason that it closes immediately upon startup - do not rush to reinstall it directly: this is a separate problem, the solution to which is also outlined in this manual and is included in a separate section at the end. See also: .
An easy way to reinstall Windows 10 Store after uninstalling
This method of installing a store is suitable if you previously deleted it using PowerShell commands or third-party programs that use the same mechanisms as manual removal, but you did not change the rights, state or delete the folder in any way WindowsApps on your computer.
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Installing Windows 10 Store from another computer or virtual machine
If the first method somehow “swears” at the absence of the necessary files, you can try to take them from another computer with Windows 10 or, having installed the OS in a virtual machine, copy them from there. If this option seems difficult for you, I recommend moving on to the next one.
So, first, take ownership and give yourself write permissions to the WindowsApps folder on the computer where the Windows Store is having problems.
From another computer or virtual machine, copy the following set of folders from a similar folder into your WindowsApps folder (the names may be slightly different, especially if there are any major Windows 10 updates released after this writing):
- Microsoft.WindowsStore29.13.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe
- WindowsStore_2016.29.13.0_neutral_8wekyb3d8bbwe
- NET.Native.Runtime.1.1_1.1.23406.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe
- NET.Native.Runtime.1.1_11.23406.0_x86_8wekyb3d8bbwe
- VCLibs.140.00_14.0.23816.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe
- VCLibs.140.00_14.0.23816.0_x86_8wekyb3d8bbwe
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The last step is to launch PowerShell as administrator and use the command:
ForEach ($folder in get-childitem) (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps$folder\AppxManifest.xml")Use a search to check if the Windows 10 Store appears on your computer. If not, then after this command you can also try using the second option from the first method for installation.
What to do if the Windows 10 Store closes immediately on startup
First of all, for the following steps you must be the owner of the WindowsApps folder, if so, then next, in order to fix the launch of Windows 10 applications, including the store, follow the following.
