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

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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

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Anonymous

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

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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Anonymous

2014-04-20T13:06:35+00:00

I am having this same problem with the windows store.

i have tried running the:

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

Still have the problem!

I have tied wsreset.

I have tried the windows app repair download.

I have the correct screen sizes.

I am admin with correct policies.

Have tried most cures that i have Google d.

In update and recovery.

I have tried refreshing my PC without affecting my files.

I then get:

Insert Media. Some files are missing. Windows Installation or recovery media will provide these files.

The Problem I have is I initially had bought Windows 7 Ultimate. Then bought a windows 8 update (qualified for a media center upgrade) and have now upgraded to the free 8.1

So my media disc is outdated!!

To reinstall everything is a nightmare and invariably have other issues at the end of a long-winded procedure.

I believe i have lost some windows files by using cleaning software.

Can I get an 8.1 disc from microsoft or is there some way to repair these files and recover use of the windows 8 apps, without disturbing my otherwise good functioning system?

Thanks

Regards

Barry
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Anonymous

2014-04-20T14:24:50+00:00

I tried running this command and some window running a program did pop up. However, when I tried opening the app store, the same message about the internet timed out popped up again.
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Anonymous

2014-04-21T21:39:42+00:00

MS tech fixed mine. We had to create a new account and all was fixed.
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