How to open Microsoft Store on Windows (2023)

FAQs

How do I access Microsoft Store on Windows? ›

Go to the Start button, and then from the apps list select Microsoft Store. Visit the Apps or Games tab in Microsoft Store.

Reset the Microsoft Store cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK. Note: A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically. Make sure Windows has the latest update.

Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter. Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt. Type the command: start ms-windows-store: and press Enter.

Press ''Windows+ R'' from your keyboard and a Run dialogue box will appear as displayed in the image below. Type “wsreset.exe” and click on “OK“. It is a command file for Windows Store reset, and typing it directly in the Run dialogue box executes the file.

If repairing or resetting the Microsoft Store did not help, it's time to delete the program and install it from scratch. Unlike other applications, you can't remove it via the Apps & Features console in Windows. Instead, you must use an elevated Windows PowerShell console for uninstallation and reinstallation.

Ctrl + R (or F5) Refresh the active window. Ctrl + Y. Redo an action. Ctrl + Right arrow.

What is Ctrl F12? ›

Ctrl + F12 opens a document in Word. Shift + F12 saves the Microsoft Word document (like Ctrl + S ). Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.

When you press Ctrl + Alt + F12 it will bring a black screen which is a virtual console.

Microsoft Store has nearly everything for your Windows device, including the latest games, films and TV programmes, creativity software and apps¹.

This issue occurs because an administrator has deployed an application control policy (AppLocker) on the computer. By design, all Microsoft Store apps are blocked if an AppLocker policy is applied.

Select Start then enter Microsoft Store. Select it to open the app.

Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

Make sure you're signed in to your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Store app may not be available if you're signed in to a local account. If you're using a work device, check with your administrator. The Microsoft Store app might have been turned off.

Uninstalling the Microsoft Store app is not supported, and uninstalling it may cause unintended consequences. There is no supported workaround to uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Store.

When I click the install button nothing happens Microsoft Store? ›

Run the Windows Store Troubleshooter

Right-click the Start button and select Settings. Head to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Scroll down to the bottom of the window and click Windows Store Apps > Run the troubleshooters.

Alt+C is a keyboard shortcut often used to view the favorites in Internet Explorer.

Whether you want to force-quit a hanging application, quickly launch your favorite program, or perform any other task that you can think of, Alt + F2 is there to ease the task for you. This keyboard shortcut works by default on all Linux distributions that use GNOME, KDE, or Xfce desktop environments.

Ctrl+Shift+R is a keyboard shortcut used to perform a hard reload of a web page in Google chrome.

F8. Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly used to access Windows Safe Mode. Used by some computers to access the Windows recovery system, but may require a Windows installation CD.

F7: Replies to the e-mail in the active window. F11: Saves the file in the active window. F9: Sends the e-mail in the active window. F10: Starts the spell checking program in the active document, if the document's program has this feature.

Shift+F6 switches between the worksheet, Zoom controls, task pane, and ribbon. Ctrl+F6 switches to the next workbook window when more than one workbook window is open. F7 Displays the Spelling dialog box to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range.

Ctrl F11 Display delivery address. Shift F6 Display conditions for a PO line item.

Ctrl+Shift+F6 Moves to the previous worksheet window. Ctrl+Shift+F12 Prints the current worksheet. Alt+F1 Inserts a chart.

The F11 key allows you to activate full-screen mode in your browser. By pressing it again, you will return to the standard view with the menu bar. In Microsoft Excel, you can use the Shift key with F11 to quickly create a new spreadsheet in a new tab.

How do I open the Microsoft Store without the search bar? ›

Open the Microsoft Store via the Run Dialog Box

Another way to open the Microsoft Store app is through the Run tool. Here's how to do it. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box. Type ms-windows-store: in the Open field and hit OK to open the Microsoft Store app.

The Microsoft Store – formerly called the Windows Store -- is an online marketplace for consumers to buy and download a variety of items. The store enables users to purchase hardware such as PCs, Surface products and Xbox consoles, or download software and digital content, including apps, games, movies or TV shows.

A new web front for the Microsoft Store is now live.

If repairing or resetting the Microsoft Store did not help, it's time to delete the program and install it from scratch. Unlike other applications, you can't remove it via the Apps & Features console in Windows. Instead, you must use an elevated Windows PowerShell console for uninstallation and reinstallation.