Windows 10: Error message produced by protocol "ms-windows-store"."This file does not have an app...

Discus and support Error message produced by protocol "ms-windows-store"."This file does not have an app... in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; There are many discussions asking for help with the "This file does not have an app associated with it" etc. error message. "This file does not have an... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by bwprager123, Aug 31, 2021.

  1. BWPRAGER123
    bwprager123 Win User

    Error message produced by protocol "ms-windows-store"."This file does not have an app...


    There are many discussions asking for help with the "This file does not have an app associated with it" etc. error message. "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page"HOWEVER, it obviously makes a difference which protocol is producing this error!There is no answer to this problem anywhere, where the "file" in question is: ms-windows-storeThis error was caused by Microsoft Update, which forced me to download the "MS Update" standalone application i

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    bwprager123, Aug 31, 2021
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Error message 'you'll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store'

    Hi Adam,

    A possible factor why you're having this issue is due to a corrupted app file. To better isolate your concern, Answer the following questions below:

    • Did you get any error messages when you're trying to open Windows Store apps?
    • Which version of Windows are you using?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps on this article:
    How to re-register Windows Store Apps in Windows 10 / 8.     It will provide steps in re-registering Windows Store Apps.

    Let us know if you need additional assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Aug 31, 2021
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  3. VINUVARGHESE
    VinuVarghese Win User
    windows store error message ms-windows-store:Assoc?protocol=http The app didn't start

    whenever I try to open windows store in my surface on windows 10, it is giving error message as

    ms-windows-store:Assoc?protocol=http

    The app didn't start

    The blue screen is there for 2 sec and goes away
     
    VinuVarghese, Aug 31, 2021
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  4. BRIAN F71
    Brian F71 Win User

    Error message produced by protocol "ms-windows-store"."This file does not have an app...

    getting error message: "ms-windows-store:Assoc?protocol=mailto" HELP!

    I am getting error message: "ms-windows-store:Assoc?protocol=mailto" HELP! I can't open the store app.
     
    Brian F71, Aug 31, 2021
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