Windows 10: Newly installed apps from Microsoft Store don't run

Windows version 2004 OS build 19041.546


I'm getting an error every time I install a new app from Microsoft Store

"The specified path does not exist. Check the path, and then try again."



The first time that this happened was when I was following the microsoft tutorial "Windows Subsystem for Linux Installation Guide for Windows 10" and everything was fine until "Step 6 - Install your Linux distribution of choice" I installed Ubuntu - the process apparently was successful, but when I've tried to run the app that popup error image above appeared. So, I tried to install some other app to see if it was only ubuntu and found that any new app that I install from microsoft store gave me this non-sense!!!


The path in question is an hidden directory\folder on Program Files\WindowsApps



And since I'm the administrator I click continue, but just to be denied by the system...



I don't know if this is the normal behavior of this folder, but I can open and see it's contents with the command prompt running as administrator. And I'm not sure if I should take ownership of that folder and mess their ways!?


I'm an old-school guy so I don't normally install software from microsoft store but recently I wanted to play some free games and I noticed that the icons from microsoft app store were somewhat weird looking default icons when I use the search bar to look them up! I don't know if this is associated with the problem, but this was happening before this error came up which I had ignored it, because I don't care about the icons as long as software works.




I've tried to find a solution by searching the internet but the results that I get are a bit confusing and not recent - old threads and not related with this particular problem!


What I tried:

- Run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. - No problems found!

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What I'm willing to do?

- I can use the command prompt or powershell to solve the problem as long as I don't aggravate the problem.


What I don't want to do?

- Reset the PC by eliminating all my apps but keeping my documents. Just in last resort!!!!

I have many applications on my pc that are big and their settings customized to my taste and will it be taking forever to reinstall and personalize it again, I don't wanna have my weekend ruined!!!

:)

 

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Apps won't install in Microsoft Store

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are unable to install apps in Microsoft Store. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• Do you have any non-Microsoft antivirus program installed?
  
• Does this issue occur for all apps from the store?
  
• What is the date and time on the PC and ensure it is correct?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and after every step check if you are able to install the app.



Step 1: Reset the Windows Store Cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the
Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.



Note:
A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.



Step 2: Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: Select the
Start button, and then select Settings>Update & Security
> Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.



Step 3: Refer the troubleshooting steps and mentioned
in this article: Fix problems with apps from Microsoft
Store



Step 4: If you have any non-Microsoft security/antivirus software installed, disable it temporarily and then try installing the game.



Step 5: If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Uninstalled apps stuck "installing" in Microsoft Store (MSN News)

Hi Will,

A corrupted Microsoft Store cache is one of the possible reasons why some apps are stuck in an "installing phase" when you try to uninstall them. We suggest that you try running the
Windows App troubleshooter to troubleshoot the issue.

If the issue persists, we suggest that you reset the Microsoft Store cache. You can follow the steps below to reset the Microsoft Store cache:

• Press Windows + R keys to open the run
  command box.
• Type WSReset, then try launching Microsoft Store and sign in.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.