Microsoft Store missing from Windows 10, can't restore, can't install apps

Anonymous
2022-05-19T05:34:03+00:00

I've tried all the troubleshooters and nothing works. When run this command in shell:

Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

...... I get this:

My Microsoft Photos is missing, so I can't get that back because the Store doesn't work..........HEEEEEEEEELLPPPP!!!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store

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  1. John DeV 170.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-19T07:15:21+00:00

    Hello Greengecko,

    You're welcome. I look forward to receiving your update.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-05-19T06:43:17+00:00

    I should have mentioned at the outset that I did a clean Win 10 install on a laptop that came with Win 11, which I didn't like at all.

    I can't start the ClipSVC service. I tried doing from within Task Manager as well as the Services window. I get this message:

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    I'll have to check back in tomorrow. Thanks again for your efforts.

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  3. John DeV 170.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-19T06:25:47+00:00

    Hello Greengecko,

    Thank you for updating that information. I apologize that this did not resolve the issue.

    **Right click on the taskbar then select Task manager

    Select Services tab

    Find ClipSVC in the list

    If the status is stopped, right click it then select Start

    Make sure the status is Running

    Please check if the issue persists

    Let's try to refresh the ClipSVC service

    Please click and download Client License Service (ClipSVC) .reg file at the link below

    https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials...

    Save the .reg file to your desktop

    Double click the downloaded .reg file to merge it

    When prompted, click Yes, and OK

    When finished, safely restart your computer to apply

    Please check if the issue persists.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-05-19T06:17:27+00:00

    Thank you for the prompt reply. There was no Microsoft Store to uninstall and there were two Xbox-related apps that I uninstalled. When I run the Xbox installer from the link you provided, I get this:

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  5. John DeV 170.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-19T06:04:49+00:00

    Hello Greengecko,

    Good day! I'm John and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you. When was the last time it worked properly? What is your current Windows version and edition? Press Start then click Settings(Gear icon), select System then About.

    Please try this if it helps.

    Please make sure to uninstall the Microsoft Store and Xbox app first.

    **Uninstall the Microsoft Store app:

    Press Windows key + X

    Click and Run Windows PowerShell as Administrator. Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.

    get-appxpackage *WindowsStore* | remove-appxpackage

    **Uninstall the Xbox app

    Open Settings then select Apps

    Under Apps and Features, find Xbox app

    Click it then Uninstall

    Once the two apps are uninstalled, install the Xbox app from the link below

    https://aka.ms/XboxInstaller

    Restart your computer then open the Xbox app

    This will prompt to install the Microsoft Store app

    Please check if the issue still persists.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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