Troubleshooting A Broken App in Windows 8

How to Troubleshoot If Windows 8.1 Apps Won't Open or Install

1. Step 1: Download and Run Microsoft's Apps Troubleshooter. ...
2. Step 2: Clear and Reset Windows Store Cache. ...
3. Step 3: Test for Corrupted "Package Repository" ...
4. Step 4: Run this Command Prompt. ...
5. Step 5: Run System File Checker / Replace Corrupted Files. ...
6. Step 6: Create a New User Account.

1. Why is my Windows 8 App Store Not Working?
2. Where is Windows Store Apps troubleshooter?
3. How can I solve Windows 8.1 troubleshoot?
4. How do I fix Microsoft apps not working?
5. How do I fix Windows 8 store not opening?
6. How do I reset my Windows 8 store?
7. What to do if Windows Store is not opening?
8. When I click install on Microsoft Store nothing happens?
9. Why is Microsoft store so bad?
10. How do I restore Windows 8.1 without a disk?
11. Is Win 8.1 still supported?
12. How do I start Win 8.1 in Safe Mode?

Why is my Windows 8 App Store Not Working?

Clear the Windows Store Cache

Located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory on a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer or device is a file called WSReset.exe. WSReset.exe is a troubleshooting tool designed to reset the Windows Store without changing account settings or deleting installed apps.

Where is Windows Store Apps troubleshooter?

Use the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

The troubleshooter can be accessed by pressing Windows key + I to open Settings. Go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Find Windows Store Apps on the list, click it, and click Run the troubleshooter.

How can I solve Windows 8.1 troubleshoot?

First, open the Charms bar by pressing Windows key + C or moving your mouse to the upper or lower right of your screen. Click on Search and then type in troubleshooting in the search box. Click on the first result, Troubleshooting, and the main window will pop up where you can start troubleshooting computer programs.

How do I fix Microsoft apps not working?

Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

How do I fix Windows 8 store not opening?

Open the Settings app and select the Update & security section. In the left pane, select Troubleshoot. From the right pane select Microsoft Store Apps and click on Run the troubleshooter button. Wait for the troubleshooter to finish.

How do I reset my Windows 8 store?

How to reset the cache of the Windows Store in Windows 8?

1. Go to the search box and type "wsreset.exe".
2. Go to the results window and right-click on "WSreset" and select "Run as administrator".
3. The Windows Store will be opened. Wait a few seconds. After the cache is reset the following message will be displayed.

What to do if Windows Store is not opening?

If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, here are some things to try:

1. Check for connection problems and make sure that you're signed in with a Microsoft account.
2. Make sure Windows has the latest update: Select Start , then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.

When I click install on Microsoft Store nothing happens?

Probably the first thing that you should do when the Install button is not working on the Store, is to reset it back to its original state. Open Start Menu>>Settings. Click on Apps>>Microsoft Store>>Advanced Options. ... Open the Microsoft Store and attempt to install an app and see if it has solved the issue or not.

Why is Microsoft store so bad?

The Microsoft Store itself hasn't been updated with new features or changes in over two years, and the last major update actually made the store experience even worse by making native product pages web pages, slowing down the Store experience significantly. ... Here's some examples of why the Microsoft Store app is so bad.

How do I restore Windows 8.1 without a disk?

Reset without installation media

1. Boot into your Windows 8/8.1.
2. Go to Computer.
3. Go to the main drive, e.g. C: This is the drive where your Windows 8/8.1 is installed on.
4. Create a new folder, called Win8.
5. Insert the Windows 8/8.1 installation media and go to the Source folder. ...
6. Copy the install.wim file from the Source folder.

Is Win 8.1 still supported?

If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, you're already passed the mainstream support end date – that happened back on the 10th July 2018. ... Windows 8.1 still enjoys security updates, but that will end on the 11th June 2023.

How do I start Win 8.1 in Safe Mode?

1. 1 Option 1: If you are not signed in to Windows, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart. Option 2: ...
2. 3 Select Advanced options.
3. 5 Select the option of your choice; for safe mode press 4 or F4.
4. 6 A different start-up settings with appear, select Restart. Your PC will restart in safe mode.