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Windows 8 Store Not Working [SOLVED]
Creating a new user account is likely to fix the Store
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Updated onOctober 18, 2024
updated onOctober 18, 2024
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Windows 8 store not working? This can be an issue, especially if you tend to use the Universal apps a lot, but there’s more than one way to fix this problem.
Don’t worry too much though. With the simple tricks below you’ll be able to fix it:
What can I do if the Windows 8 Store is not working?
1. Create a new user account
Note:After creating a new user account check if the issue appears on the new account. If not, you might have to move your personal files to the new account and use it as your default account.
2. Check your antivirus
Sometimes antivirus apps can lead to this error, particularlyMcAfeeandAvast. To figure out if that’s the problem, disable your antivirus temporarily and try opening the Windows 8 Store again.
If it now works, we recommend uninstalling it an replacing it with anantivirus with low CPU usagebecause these are generally less prone to cause errors.
3. Switch to a local account
4. Delete the LocalCache directory
5. Use PowerShell
Note:If the previous command doesn’t work, you can try this command instead:Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}
If you’re still using Windows 8, you might want to try running the following command:powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRootWinStoreAppxManifest.xml
6. Enable UAC
Note:According to users, problems with MicrosoftStoremight be related to UAC.User Account Controlis a security feature that prevents certain actions that require administrative privileges. Perhaps your Windows 8 Store is not working because of it.
This feature generates many security notifications, and this is the main reason why users tend to disable it.
7. Run the Microsoft Store Apps troubleshooter
8. Reset the Microsoft Store
Our last solution for the Windows Store not working on Windows 8 problem involves resetting the Store altogether. This should make it functional again.
Once you apply the steps above your Windows Store problem should be gone. Leave us your thoughts in the comments section below regarding the Windows 8 Store not working topic.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
