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
    2014-02-08T10:01:00+00:00

    It did not work for me. It said with a red text error and stuff.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-26T18:01:30+00:00

    But what do we do when NO OTHER apps work? I did this and it solved the store issue, but nothing else will work, even the things that came originally installed on my computer. The calendar wont even open or photos, or music or anything. Third party apps don't work. I am using McAfee security and tried disabling that. Didn't work. I've ran this app compatibility thing which did no good. I can't even download apps from the store now that it works.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-26T15:21:13+00:00

    Sorry for dissapering guys. Unfortunately, I do not have the capacity to deal with so many support requests on my own. I do work for Microsoft, but I contribute here on my free time.

    Most people don't have this type of problem with Win8.1 anymore, but there are still some edge cases that are difficult to solve. If you are still having issues, please contact MS support here:

    http://support.microsoft.com/get-support/

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