Windows 10: MS Store defaults to wrong Country

So, now that MS has abandoned Windows Mobile 10, we've all put our money into another phone platform.


In my case - an iPhone.


In order to be able to view my iPhone photos on my Windows 10 Pro desktop, I need to download the Microsoft HEVC Video Extension at a cost of $0.99.


When I click on "Buy" and verify my identity, I am redirected by the MS Store to a shell in which I am prompted to "Add Profile Address" even though my address is already in my Microsoft Account profile information.


When I click on the "Add Profile Address" it comes up with the format for a USA address. The "Country/Region" is set for United States and is greyed out. I cannot change it to my country.


Where is it picking up that I'm in the USA? My machine and my MS Account both have another country identified as my location.


Thank you for any suggestions you may have.


B.

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Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.

 

Wrong Country in WIndows Store

Hi,

Thank you for replying.

If you move to a different country or region, change your region setting to keep shopping at Store.

NOTE: Most products purchased from Windows Store in one region will not work in another. This includes Xbox Live Gold and Groove Music Pass, apps, games, music, movies, and TV shows.

• To change your region in Windows, in the search box, enter Region, and then select
  Change your country or region.
• Under Country or region, select your new region.
• You can switch back to your original region at any time.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

I cannot change country for Microsoft Store

Hi Adam,

I'm Evett an Independent Adviser, willing to assist you with your issue.

You are required to select the region and country you are living in at the moment of Windows installation on your PC. You can find apps available in your region at the prices based on your location on the Windows Store. I suggest you follow the steps from the
article below to change the country or region for Microsoft Store: Change your country or region in Microsoft Store

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/403926...

Best regards,

Evett