Windows 10: the Microsoft store is sickeningly broken

So for the past several months i've had this error, ive tried to fix it many times, the only solution being either a windows update or entirely resetting the PC, sometimes that not even working. In the start menu the microsoft store logo is dimmed out like when downloading an app, but since those downloads are through the microsoft store, im not entirely sure how the store can download itself??? And when i open it it stays open for 1 - 5 seconds then closes, however previously it just didnt open, i had reinstalled it before with this POWERSHELL command: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUse

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Microsoft Store Broken

My build is 19044.1288 (preview builds are not applied).

As you can see:



- the Store is fine.

Here's my recent update history:




Suggest you review yours and consider uninstalling any preview updates, for example, if indeed the problem is caused by one.

You can then install updates in turn - the Control Panel, Program and Features view is most helpful there - and see if the Store works again.

 

Microsoft Store missing and broken

Hi all, new to the forum and hope someone can assist...

Was trying to install "HP Smart" from MS Store but kept failing (Win10 1709).

Tried resetting the store with wsreset without much luck. After some googling I was stupid enough to mess with the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder, deleted a few folders in there....

I ran a few commands in powershell and after that the store icon is broken nor it will launch.

I then try "resetting" the store in "Add/remove program" -> Windows Store and now the icon is completely gone from the start menu.

Long story short when I try to reinstall the store by running -

"Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}"

in powershell admin I am getting the below error (Sorry for the horrible screen cap)





As you can see there are 2 errors. I know the AppXManifest.xml file is in there, yet it keeps saying the system cannot find the path specified.

Is there any suggestion how I can revive the store? I really hope that I don't need to rebuild the whole machine. Thanks heaps!

 

Microsoft Store missing and broken

Like maybe update the OS, very old windows version you have.

Run SFC /scannow to fix missing files from command prompt