How to Re-register Microsoft Store in Windows 11

Prerequisites and Safety

Before you re-register the Microsoft Store, it’s smart to create a System Restore point. This acts like a safety net if anything goes wrong, and you’ll need Administrator Privileges to make changes.

How to Reset the Cache First

Before you re-register the Microsoft Store, try resetting its cache first using the simple wsreset.exe command. This built-in tool can often fix problems quickly and is a good first step before trying more complex solutions.

Re-registering for the Current User

You can re-register the Microsoft Store just for your account if it’s not working correctly for you alone.

1. Right-click the ⊞ Start button and select Terminal (Admin).
2. Copy and paste this command:

Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Press Enter. If you see red text, the command might not have worked. Double-check that your PowerShell window is running as an administrator.

Re-registering for All Users

If the store is broken for everyone on the PC, use this command. Requires Administrator Privileges.

1. Open Terminal (Admin).
2. Run the following command:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Summary

Re-registering the Microsoft Store is a useful fix for Windows 11 app problems, especially when the store itself isn’t working right. You can use commands in an admin terminal to repair it for your account or everyone, but always try resetting the cache first.