How to Re-register Microsoft Store in Windows 11

The apps-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="28461">Microsoft Store is the heart of your Windows 11 experience. It handles app updates, game downloads, and system services. Sometimes, files become corrupted, leading to crashes or blank screens. Re-registering the app forces Windows to rewrite the AppxManifest.xml files and re-link the store to your system. This is a deeper fix than a simple cache reset.

What happens when done?

Once finished, the Microsoft Store will refresh its connection to your user account. Your installed apps will remain safe. The store will re-initialize its configuration, which often clears out stubborn bugs or download errors.

Prerequisites and Safety

Before starting, create a System Restore point. This protects your data if something goes wrong. Ensure you are logged in with an account that has Administrator Privileges. If you are on a work computer, you may need to contact your IT department to change the powershell-execution-policy-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="28462">PowerShell Execution Policy.

How to Reset the Cache First

Before re-registering, try the built-in reset tool. This is safer and faster. Press Win + R, type wsreset.exe, and press Enter. A blank window will appear. Wait for it to close automatically. The store will then open. For more details, see the official Microsoft documentation.

Re-registering for the Current User

If only your account has issues, use this method. Requires Administrator Privileges.

1. Right-click the Start button and select terminal-in-an-admin-window-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="33656">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 may have failed. Check if 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 powerful way to fix app deployment issues in Windows 11. By using the Get-AppxPackage command in an administrative terminal, you can repair corrupted files for your user account or all users. Always try wsreset.exe first, and ensure you have a backup before performing deep system repairs.