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

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

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:

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

Independent Advisor

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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:

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

Hello Greengecko,

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

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor