Windows 10: Microsoft store not opening and not showing in apps and features and also xbox app not...

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How to run apps that are downloaded from Microsoft app store on multiple PCs without downloading multiple times.

 

Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

"Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

"Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now."

Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

 

Can't find microsoft store in apps & features

Hi JohnDev,

Let me answer your first questions first:

1. When was the last time it worked properly? I am not sure since I hardly ever use the Store but I never had issues with any apps before.
   
2. Have you made any changes to your computer recently? No Changes but I have been having issues with Windows Upodate for Windows 11 for a while now. I do not want to change to Windows 11, as I have heard that it is less stable than 10 and I do not want to upgrade to what will ultimately be a worse OS. Regardless, I have been prompted to "fix" the issue with the update for a couple of months now. but wheneer I try toi fix the issue, noting happens and the prompt come back up.
   
3. Are you able to open the Microsoft Store app? I am able to find the Store in the start menu and open it but it is not present in the "Apps & Features" list in Settings nore in the Programs list. This remains the same after applying the fix suggested.
   

Now, I followed your advice. Removed my VPN, Changed region to US, Ran PowerShell to remove the Store App and Uninstalled all Xbox related apps. I re-installed the Xbox app from the site and, once Restarted, I was prompted to download the Store again. I again have access but is still does not show in any of the programs lists (Apps & Feartures/Progrmas).

Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help!

Best,

Ligia