Just updated to Windows 8.1 and the Windows Store app will no longer open

Anonymous
2013-10-17T18:49:45+00:00

Help! Just updated to Windows 8.1 through the windows store. Now it will no longer open.

Event Viewer:

Activation of app winstore_cw5n1h2txyewy!Windows.Store failed with error: The remote procedure call failed. See the Microsoft-Windows-TWinUI/Operational log for additional information.

Also, my AV was uninstalled, my right clicking does not work, my VPN broke...

Dell XPS 12

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store

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Anonymous
2013-10-18T13:35:57+00:00

Please run the following in a Command Window to re-register the Store app:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

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Anonymous
2014-08-02T08:19:45+00:00

Memeo is uninstalled for the Moment.

I got Updates for VCR120 via Windows Updates and about 40 APP-Updates in multiple steps (see System-LOG, Event 17).

So, unfortunatelly resetting store-Proxy in an elevated CMD:

netsh

winhttp

import Proxy source=ie

restart pc

was not the solution.

Meanwhile I got Event-ID 5973 from Source Apps in Application-LOG.

Finally, after working overtime, in the very Moment it seems, this fixed it for me:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2798317

a) Setting Registry-Permissions to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drivers as described in the article.

b) Setting File System Rights to C:\Program Files which is C:\Programme (X86) AND ADDITIONALLY D:\Programme (X86) cause I got Windows on SSD (C:) with an additional Program-Folder on HDD (D:)!

Store can be opened now.

Short startmenu (Win+X) is working.

Addendum Nov. 08, 2014:

-Update MS Windows .net Framework!

This is not always included in Automatic Updates and has to be downloaded manually from Microsoft. In the Moment: Version 4.5.2

Welcome back Win 8.1, now go back to work...

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-05T12:38:07+00:00

    hey guys run this script on run box and it will solve the all issues your are getting.

    windows right click >>>Click on Run >>>> copy and paste>>>powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml>>>>entre

    and click on the store it will go back to working mode.

    let meknow if you are having any trouble.

    thank you 

    Just punched in this line of code and am able to finally log into the store.  I consistently got error messages like many others (showing screen shots).  This is the first fix that gets me into the store; not sure if it is a complete fix but I'll post any updates, good or bad.  Thanks!

    This fixed the issue of not being able to open the Store.  I could not, however, successfully install the 8.1 update.  It went through all the motions of downloading, verifying, installing, etc.  It took some time so I just left and went to dinner.  On return a message said it could not finish the install and returned to the previous state.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-05T07:48:26+00:00

    I've tried this powershell string, but that didn't work for me.

    I've also tried to re-install my  graphics driver numerous times.

    Even with Driver Fusion; I've also used the driver that worked with windows 8...

    I've tried reinstalling windows 8 and installing the update to windows 8.1 once again.

    If I start "WSreset" (Administrator mode), I get the message: "ms-windows-store:PurgeCashes | The app didn't Start"

    Is there another way to fix this?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-03T11:49:05+00:00

    hey guys run this script on run box and it will solve the all issues your are getting.

    windows right click >>>Click on Run >>>> copy and paste>>>powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml>>>>entre

    and click on the store it will go back to working mode.

    let meknow if you are having any trouble.

    thank you 

    Just punched in this line of code and am able to finally log into the store.  I consistently got error messages like many others (showing screen shots).  This is the first fix that gets me into the store; not sure if it is a complete fix but I'll post any updates, good or bad.  Thanks!

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