But most of the time it fails to diagnose and fix the issue with Microsoft Store. In this situation, the last resort is to reset the Microsoft store and its cache. Fortunately, resetting Microsoft Store fixes almost any issue related to Microsoft Store. Some of the recognized issues are as follow:
Fails to install apps, games, and theme from Microsoft StoreMicrosoft Store fails to Acquire License errorMicrosoft Store Error 0x80073cf9 when trying to install apps from Microsoft StoreMicrosoft Store Error 0x8024600e when trying to update and install apps from Microsoft StoreRandom Microsoft Store apps freeze and crashesMicrosoft Store not opening on Windows 10
How to Reset Microsoft Store and it Cache in Windows 10
How to Reset Microsoft Store and it Cache in Windows 10
In case, you’re facing any of the discussed Microsoft Store issues or whatever is the reason behind resetting Microsoft Store and its cache you can follow any of the way discussed below:
Reset Microsoft Store via Settings app
Reset Microsoft Store via WSReset.exe
Launch Elevated Command Prompt in Windows 10. In the command terminal type WSReset.exe and press Enter. Wait for few seconds once the process is completed the cursor will move to next line. Note: This can take time depending on data available on cache and data available on the Microsoft Store. Alternatively, navigate to the following directory in Windows 10 C:/Windows/System32. Here search for the WSReset.exe file and when it appears, make a right-click and Run as administrator. When UAC dialog box appears, click Yes to continue. Now a blank command prompt terminal will appear. Do not close the Command prompt terminal until it closes itself. Once done you have successfully reset Microsoft Store.
Reset Microsoft Store cache folder in App Directory
The process of clearing cache available in the Microsoft Store cache folder in-app directory is also easy. You just need to:
Reset Microsoft Store Cache by Re-registering
In case, you want to reset Microsoft Store and its cache completely; then you can also reregister the Microsoft Store app. For that:
