Windows 10: Can I get VS Code through the Microsoft Store?

I know where I can download it online, but I'd prefer Microsoft store if possible :

:)

 

Microsoft Store error code Code: 0x80131500

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are unable to use Microsoft Store. We will look into this. Please reply to the following questions:

• Is the Norton Antivirus still installed on the system?
  

We are unable to see the screenshot that you have included, I would suggest you to share the screenshot again so that we can view it for you. Please refer
how to include a screenshot in your postto
upload the screenshot.

Note: Make sure you don’t capture any personal information while taking the screenshot.


If Norton Antivirus is still installed, I suggest you to disable Norton Antivirus and check if you are able to open Microsoft Store. Please follow the steps from

Turn off Norton to disable Norton Antivirus.

Note: If you disable the security software, the system might be temporarily exposed to security threats and risks. Please make sure to turn it on after performing the steps.

In the meantime, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

Method 1: Fix Store launch

I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps from the article
Microsoft Store doesn't launch.

Method 2: Sign out and sign in to Store

1. Type Store in the search bar on the
   Taskbar.
   
2. Select the Store icon from the search result.
   
3. Click on the ellipsis on the top right corner of the window.
   
4. Logout from the Store and login with the same
   Microsoft account.
   

Hope it helps.

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Microsoft Store not working error Code: 0x80131500

Hi
Thanks for suggestions
I had tried all except re registering MSoft Store , but that unfortunately did not work .

Very intermittently use SurfEasy VPN, but last time used pre dated this build & problem by some time.

Have built pc systems /rebuilt windows op system literally100's times over 25 years for myself and others, and troubleshooted most known problems but this looks like a reinstall.
Not listed in Microsoft web notice as ongoing issue involving current build.

Only had Store problem once before since it was introduced years ago, and that was easily resolved !

 

Error code 0x80070005 with Microsoft Store

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties that you are unable to install Python 3.8 through the Microsoft store and getting the error 0x80070005. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to
the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type winver
  in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?
• Are you able to install other apps from Microsoft Store?

• What is the date and time on the PC and ensure it is correct?
  
• Are you logged in to the PC as Standard/Administrator user account?
  
• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  

Let us try a few steps and check.



Step 1: Fix the permissions of the Packages folder

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to this location:
   C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local
   
2. Now in the Local folder, locate the Packages
   folder.
   
3. Right click on Packages and select
   Properties.
   
4. Click the Security Tab, then click
   Advanced button and ensure that all the users listed have full control.

Step 2: Reinstall Windows 10 Store app using PowerShell

1. Press Windows + X key and select Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   
2. Copy and paste this command, and then press Enter:
   Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
   
3. Once the process complete, restart the PC and check
   

Step 3: New User Administrator Account

If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Also, refer the suggestion by Bix2017 on December 03, 2019 in this
post.



Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator