How to Reinstall Dev Home App in Windows 11
Reinstalling the Dev Home app in Windows 11 fixes stubborn bugs, glitches, and corrupted settings that stop the app from working right. Dev Home is a built-in tool that helps you manage coding projects, set up special storage drives for your work, and turn on features for app developers.
When the app freezes or refuses to open, removing it completely and installing a fresh copy clears out broken files and gets everything running smoothly again.
Uninstall Dev Home via Windows Terminal using PowerShell commands, then reinstall it from the Microsoft Store. This process resets the app and resolves common glitches.
How to Uninstall and Reinstall Dev Home
Misbehaving software or the desire for a clean slate calls for a complete uninstall and reinstall cycle.
Step 1Open Windows Terminal with PowerShell
Windows Terminal and the PowerShell environment handle the removal process. Press the Win, type Windows Terminal, and select it from the search results. Check the open tab to ensure it reads PowerShell.
- Click the Start button or press the Win.
- Type Windows Terminal and select it from the list.
- Make sure the tab says PowerShell. If not, click the down arrow (˅) next to the plus (+) sign and choose PowerShell.
- Click the Start button or press the Win.
- Type ‘Windows Terminal’ and select it from the list.
- Ensure the tab displays ‘PowerShell’. If it doesn’t, click the down arrow (˅) next to the plus (+) sign and choose ‘PowerShell’.
Read more about how to open Windows Terminal with PowerShell.
Step 2Uninstall Dev Home for Your User Account
Type or copy-paste this command into the PowerShell window, then press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage *Windows.DevHome* | Remove-AppxPackagewinget uninstall --id Microsoft.DevHome -e --source winget
Step 3 (Optional): Uninstall Dev Home for All Users
Administrative privileges are required to remove Dev Home for all user accounts on the machine. Launch Windows Terminal with elevated rights and verify the PowerShell tab is active before executing the removal command.
- Click the Start button.
- Type Windows Terminal.
- ⚠️ Admin Required: Right-click on Windows Terminal and select Run as administrator.
- Again, make sure you are in the PowerShell tab, then paste this command and press Enter:
- Right-click the Start button.
- Select 'Windows Terminal (Admin)'.
- Confirm the User Account Control (UAC) prompt by clicking 'Yes'.
- Make sure the tab is set to 'PowerShell'. If not, click the down arrow (˅) next to the plus (+) sign and choose 'PowerShell'.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "*Windows.DevHome*" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUserswinget uninstall --id Microsoft.DevHome -e --source winget
Learn more about running Windows Terminal as admin.
Step 4Reinstall Dev Home from Microsoft Store
Head back to the Microsoft Store to download the application again. Open the Microsoft Store app on your computer and search for 'Dev Home'. Click the 'Get' button to download and install the app again, making it ready for use.
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
- Search for Dev Home or click this link: Get Dev Home app
- Click the Get button to download and install the app.
- Open the Microsoft Store app.
- Search for 'Dev Home'.
- Click 'Get' to download and install the app.
Launch the application from the Start menu or the Store interface once the installation finishes.
System-wide uninstalls require every individual user account on Windows 11 to reinstall Dev Home separately. Repeating this process for each profile ensures all users regain access to the application.
Everything is fully configured now.
Summary
Reinstalling Dev Home on Windows 11 solves common performance issues and restores core developer tools. Project management and performance tuning workflows will function normally once the software is restored.Is Dev Home discontinued?
Is Dev Home still available?
Microsoft retired Dev Home in May 2025, meaning active development on recent Windows builds has stopped. Windows Advanced Settings now incorporates several legacy features. Feel free to reach out with additional questions.
Is it okay to Uninstall Dev Home?
Is it safe to remove Dev Home?
Removing the Dev Home app on Windows 10 and 11 devices is generally safe, though creating a system backup beforehand remains a wise precaution.
How to install Microsoft Dev Home?
How do I install Dev Home?
Search for Dev Home in the Microsoft Store, open the listing page, and click 'Get' to download the software.
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