Windows 10: "This app can't open" when trying to open Sea of Thieves, tried store fixes available already

So I just bought Sea of Thieves today and after installing tried opening it to a "This app can't open" error and no other info. After making sure the correct services were running and my version was up to date and doing the windows store reset, it still gives the error. I'm just wondeirng what'll fix this as right now I just paid $30 for an error message and no help.

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I cannot download Sea of Thieves on PC from microsoft store.

Hi Christopher,

Sorry for the delayed response. We identified this issue regards downloading Sea of Thieves from Windows Store App and we still working on it to fix the problem. As a workaround, we suggest following the steps below:

• Cancel all existing download on the Store app.
• Start the download of Sea of Thieves once again.
• As soon as the download starts, immediately restart the computer.
  
• After the reboot, do not launch the Store app instead wait for the passive download which you can check in the Action Center. Then it will automatically install by itself and then open the game without any issues.
  

For any results, please let us know.

 

I cannot download Sea of Thieves on PC from microsoft store.

This workaround worked for me first time of trying it. I had the same issue as the OP.

 

Sea of Thieves download

Hi,

You could try the following:

Reset the Windows Store

You can use the steps below to refresh the Store which will clear the cache and refresh your library and permissions.

• Close the Windows Store app if you have it open.
• Click Start and type wsreset.
• Right-Click on the command and click Run as Administrator. If the Windows permission box appears, click
  Yes or Run.
• A black MS DOS screen will appear for a few seconds. Wait for it to disappear and the Store will automatically open.
• Attempt to install Sea of Thieves

If you have further questions, feel free to reply to this thread.

Kind regards,

Leon