Fix Windows Store
Fix Windows Store resolves Microsoft Store launch failures, download issues, and UWP app problems. It executes wsreset to clear the Store cache, re-registers the Store app package, resets the app license synchronization, clears the download queue, and repairs the Store's local state. It also verifies that dependent services (Windows Update, BITS, Cryptographic Services) are running. This repair fixes the most common Store errors including 0x80131500, 0x80073CF9, and perpetual "Pending" downloads. Takes about 2 minutes with no restart needed.
Main Troubleshooting Guide
How to Fix Microsoft Store Not Working →Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions
3 min
Estimated Time
low
Risk Level
No
Restart Needed
Yes
Fix All Safe
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Common Symptoms
- ⚠Microsoft Store won't open or shows blank white screen
- ⚠Store downloads stuck at "Pending" or "Starting download"
- ⚠Apps fail to install with error codes like 0x80131500
- ⚠Store cache corrupted — search results not loading
- ⚠UWP apps crash on launch after Store update
- ⚠"Try that again" error loop in Microsoft Store
How to Fix
- 1
Reset Store cache: Press Win+R, type wsreset.exe, press Enter — wait for the Store to open
- 2
Clear Store cache manually: Delete contents of %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
- 3
Re-register Store: Admin PowerShell > Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}
- 4
Reset Store app: Settings > Apps > Microsoft Store > Advanced options > Reset
- 5
Check Windows Update: some Store issues are fixed by pending OS updates
- 6
Verify date/time is correct (Store auth fails with wrong clock)
- 7
Or run RescuePC's Fix Windows Store which performs wsreset, cache clear, and re-registration in one click
What This Repair Actually Runs
Extracted from fix_windows_store.ps1 — the signed script this repair executes. This is the real work it performs on your PC, not a marketing summary.
Windows services it manages
- wuauserv (Windows Update)
- bits (Background Intelligent Transfer)
Every run writes a timestamped log you can review or attach to a ticket. Safety class and Fix All eligibility are enforced by the signed pack manifest (SOP-76).
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