Microsoft Store Doesn't Load Installed Apps: A Solution

Check Your Internet Connection

The first thing you should do when encountering this problem is to check your internet connection. A poor connection can prevent the Microsoft Store from downloading app updates or even loading installed apps. To check your connection, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and select the Settings app (gear icon).
2. Select the "Network & Internet" category.
3. Click on "Status" under "Wi-Fi" or "Ethernet" (depending on your connection type).
4. Check the "Network status" section to see if your connection is working properly.

If your connection is not working, try restarting your router or modem, or contacting your internet service provider for assistance.

Reset the Microsoft Store Cache

Another common cause of the Microsoft Store not loading installed apps is a corrupted cache. The cache stores temporary files that the Microsoft Store uses to download and install apps. To reset the cache, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)".
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

wmic product get name | findstr /i microsoft.store | for /f "tokens:1" %i in ('wmic product get name | findstr /i microsoft.store') do wmic "Win32_SoftwareElementClass" where "Name='%i'" call uninstall

3. Restart your PC.
4. Open the Microsoft Store app.
5. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
6. Try downloading or updating an app to rebuild the cache.

If resetting the cache doesn't work, try the next solution.

Reinstall the Microsoft Store App

If the cache reset doesn't solve the problem, you may need to reinstall the Microsoft Store app. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)".
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_125HHHB.1.0.20520.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe -AllUsers -Force

3. Restart your PC.
4. Open the Microsoft Store app.
5. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
6. Try downloading or updating an app to see if the problem is resolved.

If reinstalling the Microsoft Store app doesn't work, try the next solution.

Repair Your Windows 10 Installation

If none of the above solutions work, you may need to repair your Windows 10 installation. This will restore any corrupted system files and potentially fix the issue with the Microsoft Store. To repair your installation, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select the "Update & Security" category.
3. Select the "Recovery" tab.
4. Click the "Start" button under "Advanced startup" and restart your PC.
5. Select "Troubleshoot" and then "Advanced options".
6. Select "Windows Store Apps" and then "Repair".
7. Restart your PC and try opening the Microsoft Store app again.

If repairing your installation doesn't work, you may need to perform a clean install of Windows 10.

In this article, we covered some common solutions for the Microsoft Store not loading installed apps on Windows 10. We recommended checking your internet connection, resetting the Microsoft Store cache, reinstalling the Microsoft Store app, and repairing your Windows 10 installation. If none of these solutions work, you may need to consider performing a clean install of Windows 10.