Windows 10: Microsoft Store will not launch, along with other apps like Calculator

I am running Windows 10 and had to reinstall it which I've now done 3 times. The Microsoft Store app will not launch. I can see the app on the start page, but when I click on it or try to use the "open" button, nothing happens. I also have tried to launch the calculator that comes with Windows and that will not launch either. I have tried many recommended solutions, including:

• The troubleshooter app for Store reports no issues to be fixed;
• Running the WSReste.EXE to clean out cache it runs but no errors returned;
• Have reset and terminated in the programs module, with no effect;
• Have used Powershell to reinstall/re-register the app;
• And reinstalled three different times, and immediately following the install, before doing anything else, tested Store with same result.
• Ran SFC /Scannow which runs normally.
• Ran chkdsk /f also no issues runs on a Samsung EVO.

Am at wits end. I am starting to think there's a virus somewhere, but have done a full scan with McAfee which turned up nothing.


I know there is some connection to my Windows signon; I have signed in with two different accounts, including the one that worked fine before all this nonsense started.


I need some alternative suggestions or other routes to pursue... I don't know where else to go.


At this point, I have version 10.0.19041 installed Pro.


All help appreciated!

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Unable to launch Microsoft Store and Microsoft store apps.

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand how it could be when the applications doesn’t work as they are supposed to. We will look into this. However, please reply to the following questions to help you in a better way:

• Are you getting any error message?
  
• Since when are you facing this issue?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made on the computer recently?
  

In the meantime, I suggest you to follow the steps from the article
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store to fix the issues with the Microsoft apps that are not launching. Also, follow the steps from the article

Microsoft Store doesn't launch to fix the issues you are facing in launching Store.

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 App does not launch

My Microsoft Store App does not launch, neither does calculator, paint, pictures, etc. What should I do? The fixes suggested in the help doesn't work either.

 

Window's 10 Calculator won't launch

Hi Dan,

There could be a number of factors as to why you are having issues launching the Calculator app on Windows 10. This could be caused by a software conflict or due to the application itself.

You may consider resetting the Calculator app. To do this, refer to the steps below:

• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & feature.
  
• Click the Calculator app from the list and then choose Advanced options.
  
• Click Reset.

If the issue persists, I suggest that you create a new user account. This is for us to check if the issue is due to a corrupted user profile. To do this, select the Start button, then select
Settings > Accounts > Family & other people > Add someone else to this PC.

Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further if needed.