Windows 10: Is a clean reinstall in my future? (all apps are currently hosed)

Discus and support Is a clean reinstall in my future? (all apps are currently hosed) in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; On a new laptop with a 256G SSD for the OS and a separate data drive I was trying to get WSL2 running with the Linux environments stored on the data... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ChrisL_2020, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. /U/CHRISL_2020
    /u/ChrisL_2020 Win User

    Is a clean reinstall in my future? (all apps are currently hosed)


    On a new laptop with a 256G SSD for the OS and a separate data drive I was trying to get WSL2 running with the Linux environments stored on the data drive. Something led me to try taking ownership of the WindowsApps folder on the C drive and from there it's been all downhill. After an upgrade/repair installation and a subsequent update to Windows 10 version 2004 I'm still in a state where no apps will actually run. The Windows Store app is in the start menu but doesn't come up and isn't listed in Powershell GetAppx-Package output. Aside from the app/store issues Windows 10 is working fine.

    I've tried various suggestions from google searches as far as restoring WindowsApps folder ownership/permissions back to defaults, resetting/reinstalling individual apps and the Windows Store troubleshooting tool with no luck.

    Given that this is a new laptop without too much installed on it is the most expedient path to getting Windows 10 with apps actually working to do a clean reinstall from usb/iso media? Is there some other repair tool to try?

    Thanks!

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    /u/ChrisL_2020, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. RIEL ALC
    Riel Alc Win User

    reinstall store app windows 10

    Did not work for me. I troed it 3 times, allways got an error.

    Hi Fernando,

    These are the steps to resolve the issue with Windows Store app itself. For better assistance, we suggest creating a new thread about Windows 10 apps installation.

    Regards.
     
    Riel Alc, Jul 25, 2020
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  3. DRPEPPER
    DrPepper Win User
    Best way to keep vista clean and healthy

    Yeah just caught it there.

    I'm going to attempt to have a step by step guide on how to use these programs efficiently.
     
    DrPepper, Jul 25, 2020
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  4. SNAKEDOCTOR
    SnakeDoctor Win User

    Is a clean reinstall in my future? (all apps are currently hosed)

    My pc takes for ever to shut down when i restart

    Suggest cleaning up your startup list .There may be many services / Apps you can remove on startup which is not needed on boot or during shutdown.
    Before you shutdown the Pc check what is running in Task Manager as a program or service in not killing the process on shutdown

    Would suggest cleaning up running apps and services -Autoruns, StartupMonitor,HighjackThis,
    Malware Scan - Malwarebytes,ADWcleaner, Combofix
     
    SnakeDoctor, Jul 25, 2020
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