If the Microsoft Store won't open after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take:
- Check if Microsoft Store is blocked: Sometimes, administrators can block access to the Microsoft Store. Ensure that it is not disabled through Group Policy or configuration settings. If it is blocked, you may see an error message when trying to launch the app.
- Verify network connectivity: Ensure that your network connection is stable and that necessary endpoints for Microsoft Store are not blocked by a firewall or proxy. You may need to check the required endpoints for Windows 11.
- Use Windows Package Manager (winget): If the Microsoft Store is still unresponsive, you can try using the Windows Package Manager to install or manage apps. You can check if
wingetis available by running the commandwingetin PowerShell. - Check permissions: If there were any changes to registry or file permissions, it might prevent the Microsoft Store from functioning properly. Ensure that the necessary permissions are granted to the All Application Packages group.
- Reinstall Microsoft Store: If none of the above steps work, you may consider reinstalling the Microsoft Store app using PowerShell commands.
Following these steps should help you resolve the issue with the Microsoft Store not opening after your upgrade to Windows 11.