Windows 10: How do I restore Microsoft Store/WindowsApps?

Pertinent computer infoevice name Denver Processor IntelR CoreTM i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz 2.80 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB 15.9 GB usable Device ID 66049179-4A7A-4D43-979A-587995C5B0C7 Product ID 00325-96108-90623-AAOEM System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display Edition Windows 10 Home Version 22H2 Installed on ‎6/‎7/‎2023 OS build 19045.3271 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19041.1000.0Upon installing "Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition for PC" from the Microsoft Store, all of my apps includ

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System Restore fails: AppxStaging %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApp 0x80070091

Steps taken.
Part 1/
Install W10. User -Test (No additional updates. No OEM drivers)
Create Restore Point -"Pristine"
Make a system alteration. ie; D/L and Install Google Chrome.
System Restore to RP "Pristine". (Note: Chrome should be gone.)
Successful. Chrome is gone and Edge reset. ??? Chromesetup file removed from \downloads??? Why???
New Restore Point - "Undo Restore" created by system.

Step 2/
D/L and install KB3213986. Reboot.
Make a system alteration. ie; D/L and Install Google Chrome.
Create Restore Point - "Update 1 Chrome"
Make a system alteration. Uninstall Chrome.
System Restore. (Note: Chrome should come back but may not work correctly.)
Fail. 0x80070091

To me that represents a conclusive result.

The next obvious thing to do was to roll back the Update, assuming that this will fix System Restore. However, rolling back the Update DID NOT restore the functionality of System Restore. So now my confident claim, above, is a bit shaky. If performing the update does in fact cause the issue, removing it doesn't put it right.

So now, the next obvious thing is to perform the WindowsApps rename or deletion process, to apply the fix, and run a series of testing to see if System Restore becomes stable.

Results.
Performing the WindowsApps rename fix, instead of deleting it this time, once again resulted in System Restore operating correctly. I have been able to install the remaining updates and flip back and forth between Restore Points without issue.

At this point I am done with it. My testing shows that:

• It is update KB3213986 that causes the problem to occur in the first instance.

• Rolling back the update does not correct the problem.

• Performing the known fix returns System Restore functionality.

• For how long, we don't yet know.

Should you wish to rename the WindowsApps directory rather than delete it, the attrib WindowsApps -h command line can only be performed after the icacls command line.

 

Restore Microsoft Store application in Windows 10

So, the Windows Store is now back with me. As far as there was no complete solution in any single answer, here is my solution. Thanks for all who participated.

What you'll need

The installed Windows 10 with apps (further it will be references as "good windows"). You may use "friends computer". I used the VirtualBox virtual machine and an appropriate setup image. There is no need for license key for this: Win10 can be setup without key and activation, it'll be enough for this solution.

Step1

Take the ownership of "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder as adviced here.

Step2

Open WindowsApps folder. Check, if there are next folders:

• Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.22810.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
  
• Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.22810.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe
  
• Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.0_1.0.22929.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
  
• Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.0_1.0.22929.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe
  
• Microsoft.WindowsStore_2015.7.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
  
• Microsoft.WindowsStore_2015.701.14.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  

If some of them are not presented there - copy missing ones from good windows and copy here.

Note1. For those who are in italic: I'm not sure that they are required, I processed all of them, may be they are not required.

Note2. For WindowsStore folders there may be another version, as it can be seen in @Fase answer.

Step 3

Open Windows Powershell.

Register every folder (one by one, except the last one!) in the order they are presented in above list with the next command:

Example:

You'll be close to success if the command with WindowsStore will give no errors. Others may return errors if they were allready registered.

Step 4

If Step 3 was successfull, you'll be able to find (Press WindowsKey then type Store) the Store application in the Start Menu.

Try to start it. If it will work - congratulations. If it will be shown for a while and then closed - see Step 5.

Step 5

Grant permissions for "ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES" account to WindowsApps folder as adviced here.

That's all Folks!

 

Restore Microsoft Store application in Windows 10

The answer of @Badiboy helps my problem.
I removed a lot of metro apps but kept ms-store with MSMG toolkit before I install windows 10 x86 on a very old laptop. Unfortunately, MS Store does not work after installation.

I fixed it by following @Badiboy guideline.

1. Run command add-AppxPackage ...Store..., error information shows my system missed Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4.
   
2. I copied Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4 from another windows 10 and register it with -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4.1.4.24201.0_x86_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml"
   
3. following step 5 to grant access permissions for "ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES" account to WindowsApps folder.
   
4. Run 'Store' and it works!