Whenever you try downloading something from Microsoft Store, you get an error message saying, “Microsoft Store is blocked.” This can be a frustrating situation. You’ve already tried restarting your computer and exiting the app, but you still have trouble. Yes, because there can be other reasons that are possible for this. We’ll review some simple solutions for getting the Store app back up and running on your PC.
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Method.1 Re-Enable Microsoft Store on Your System
If you see a “Microsoft Store Is Blocked” message when attempting to run the program, you can re-enable it through the Registry Editor or Local Group Policy Editor on your Windows 11 PC. When you do this, your app will launch without a hitch.
Here we will use Registry Editor to overcome the issue:
Step.1 Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows+R keys simultaneously.
Step.2 Enter the following keyword in the box and proceed by clicking “Enter” button:
regedit
Step.3 The UAC(User Account Control) prompt interface will appear. Click the “Yes” button to proceed further.
Step.4 Locate the given below location in the Registry Editor:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
Step.5 To permanently delete RemoveWindowsStore, right-click it and choose “Delete” from the context menu.
Step.6 When you receive a prompt, please select the “Yes” option to confirm the deletion of the entry.
Method.2 Use the Troubleshooter option to fix the issue
If you still have difficulties opening Microsoft Store on your PC, try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. The app scans your Store app for bugs and automatically guides how to fix them.
Step.1 Open Windows Settings by locating from the Menu or pressing the Windows + I keys.
Step.2 In the left sidebar, click “System,” then select ” Troubleshoot ” on the right pane, select “Troubleshoot.”
Step.3 Next, choose “Other troubleshooters.”
Step.4 From the list of troubleshooters, locate “Windows Store Apps” and click “Run” next to it.
Method.3 Clear Cache and Reset Microsoft Store
The program won’t launch because of corrupted cache files in the Microsoft Store. In this scenario, clearing your cache should fix the issue. You won’t lose any of your data or applications that you’ve already downloaded.
Step.1 Open Windows Settings by locating from the Menu or pressing the Windows + I keys.
Step.2 In the left sidebar, click on “Apps,” and then on the right pane, select “Apps & features.”
Step.3 Find the “Microsoft Store” app in the list of applications, click on the three dots adjacent to the app, and choose “Advanced options.”
Step.4 On the subsequent page, choose “Reset” to clear the data files associated with the app.
Step.5 Again select “Reset” in the prompt to confirm your changes.
After completion, open Microsoft Store to check whether it’s running. If not, try the other method as described below.
Method. 4 Check and update your Windows System
You may still be running Windows XP. If you cannot run the Store app on your PC, it may be because you’re using an outdated version. The Microsoft Store will again start working if the problem is related to updating your system.
Step.1 Open Windows Settings by locating from the Menu or pressing the Windows + I keys.
Step.2 In the left side panel, choose the “Windows Update” option.
Step.3 On the right pane, click on “Check for updates” to initiate the update-checking process.
Step.4 If any update is available, update and install it.
Step.5 Restart your system and check if the issue has been solved.
Method.5 Deactivating third-party Antivirus Software
Third-party antivirus software may cause issues with Microsoft Store even though Microsoft has nothing to do with it. This may prevent the Store app from starting.
You can confirm this by temporarily disabling the real-time protection feature of your antivirus software for testing purposes. Most antivirus programs toggle off the protection from the primary interface. If the Store now launches after you’ve adjusted, allow it in your security software so it will always be allowed to open.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you’ve been able to access the Microsoft Store and can now update your PC with new software. Although it is often forgotten, the Store offers many helpful applications that may be downloaded for no cost.
