How to Reset the Microsoft Store in Windows 10

WSReset.exe is a troubleshooting tool designed to reset the Microsoft Store without changing account settings or deleting installed apps. Simply put, this executable clears the Microsoft Store cache.

If you ever find the Microsoft Store isn’t working, or won’t download or update apps, this is how to fix it.

In the Start Menu or Cortana, search for wsreset, and when it appears in the search results, right-click it and run it as an Administrator (this is very important)

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When WSReset.exe runs, it will open the  Microsoft Store app. The Microsoft Store app screen will reset a couple times while the tool is emptying the app's cache and then it's done.

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When you have run WSReset.exe, you should then open the Microsoft Store app and check if the error's resolved.


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