Windows 10: Preventing Use of Microsoft Store for Students

Discus and support Preventing Use of Microsoft Store for Students in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I had the Microsoft Store blocked by using registry entries. Lately that has become ineffective. I am using Win10 PRO-2004. I have used: Code:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PosseJohn, May 31, 2020.

  1. PosseJohn Win User

    Preventing Use of Microsoft Store for Students


    I had the Microsoft Store blocked by using registry entries. Lately that has become ineffective. I am using Win10 PRO-2004.

    I have used:
    Code:
    I have also set the Local Security Policy to prevent use for the Students:

    Preventing Use of Microsoft Store for Students [​IMG]


    I need help blocking the Store with the new culture MS has adopted.

    Thank you

    :)
     
    PosseJohn, May 31, 2020
    #1

  2. Microsoft Store is not working

    Hi,

    Thank you for responding.

    Do let us know the exact issue you are facing in accessing the Windows Store?

    Have you tried to reset the Windows Store as stated in the above response?

    If the issue still persists after deploying the above troubleshooting steps, try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
    and check.

    Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter, troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    1. Press
    Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Control Panel.

    2. In the
    Control Panel window, select Category and then select
    Large icons.

    3. Click on
    Troubleshooting.

    4. Click
    View all and then click Windows Store Apps.

    5. Click
    Next and follow on-screen instructions.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.





    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this for further assistance, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 31, 2020
    #2
  3. microsoft store errors

    Hi,

    The 0x87AF0001 is a common error in Windows Store, wherein it prevents you to download or update new or existing applications. To resolve this, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open the command prompt, and run it as an administrator.
    • Type the command: dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup.
    • Restart your device, and check if your query persists.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, May 31, 2020
    #3
  4. sam02 Win User

    Preventing Use of Microsoft Store for Students

    App store and Microsoft account


    Thank you for the advice

    I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store
     
    sam02, May 31, 2020
    #4
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