Windows 10: Unable to open windows store app or exit S mode

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  1. Unable to open windows store app or exit S mode


    I've reset my laptop since it was getting clumped up with storage, and now I've been trying to open the Microsoft store app for awhile to exit S mode but literally nothing is working and its making me want to bang my head against the wall.

    :)
     
  2. Brink Win User

    Mail app will not open on 10041.

    Hello Adam,

    This is the suggested solution below if you haven't already tried it. Unable to open windows store app or exit S mode :)

    In this Windows 10 build 10041, the Mail, Calendar, and People apps may be broken due to a licensing issue with the Store Beta. To get these apps working again, you need to follow these steps:

    • Open powershell as administrator
    • Run the command Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like “*windowscommunicationsapps*”} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online
    • Re-install Mail, People and Calendar from the Store (green tile)
     
  3. I am unable to open Windows Store Apps, be it Store, Photos, Groove Music or any other app Windows 10.

    Hi Abhishek,

    If you have installed any third party antivirus software, ensure that it should not be blocking Windows store services.

    I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1: I suggest you to follow below steps and check.

    Step 1: I suggest you to install all the latest pending Windows updates as below and check if it helps.

    • Go to “settings” and click on “update and security”.
    • Under tab “Windows update”, click on the icon “check for updates”.
    • Then once you find the pending updates install it and check.

    Step 2: I suggest you to run the below app troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    The app troubleshooter will automatically notify you if there’s a problem with an app and try to fix the problem. If you continue experiencing problems with an app, or if you're unable to open the Store, try
    running the tool from the below link. This tool can automatically identify and fix some problems with apps and the Store.

    Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps:

    Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support

    Method 2: I suggest you to check whether the Windows store service is stopped or running as below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.
    • Type services.msc and hit Enter.
    • In the Services Window, look for Windows Store Service and Stop it.
    • Restart the computer and Start the Windows Store Service.
    • Restart the computer and it check if it works.

    Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
  4. Unable to open windows store app or exit S mode

    how to exit safe mode in Windows 10

    Hi Ron,

    Thank you for responding.

    I suggest you to try the below steps to exit from the Safe mode on Windows 10.

    Steps to place the computer in normal mode.

    • Press Windows + R keys to open
      Run command.
    • Type msconfig and press
      Enter.
    • In the System Configuration window, click on
      General tab.
    • Select Start-up selection as
      Normal startup, click on Apply
      and Ok.
    • Follow onscreen instructions.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue to assist you better.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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