Windows 10: Why do apps keep randomly disappearing from Microsoft Store library?

Apps keep disappearing from my Microsoft Store library. They are still present in Settings > Apps > installed Apps. They still exist in the start menu. I can open them and they are fully functional. The only problem is they don't exist in Microsoft Store library and do not get updated.I can usually get the app to reappear in the library if I reset it through advanced options or reinstall it, but honestly it is getting tedious to do this all the time, because they keep disappearing and it's random not always the same app. Also I have data that I want to keep and resetting the apps all t

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Application Disappeared from Microsoft Store Library

I started having issues with the OverDrive app recently. I contacted their technical support team and they gave me a few things to try. I confirmed the app was stored in my Microsoft Store Library at the beginning of the process. One of the steps is to uninstall the app and then re-install using the library copy. I successfully did this once, but then needed to do the uninstall/install a second time. This time when I went back to the Microsoft Store library, the OverDrive app was gone. What would cause this? Can it be recovered as the OverDrive app is no longer directly available in the Microsoft Store?

 

App disappeared from Microsoft store

Hello,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

• Which security software is installed in the computer?

Try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I would suggest you to clear the Store cache and check if the issue persists.

Press Windows key + R

Type wsreset.exe and press OK

Step 2: Disable the security software and check.

Important: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software,
you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Also, I suggest you run the Windows Store app troubleshooter and check.
Follow the steps:

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  Press Windows Key + X..
  
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  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Windows Store apps to run the troubleshooter.
  

Hope this helps. If you face any issues with Windows, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.