Microsoft does not support removing, uninstalling, or reinstalling of its digital distribution platform – Microsoft Store in Windows 11/10. The Microsoft Store made its debut as the primary means of distributing Universal Windows Platform apps. While some apps are available for free, other apps charge a fee for their monthly/yearly use. It is also considered a one-stop destination to get the games and entertainment for your Xbox One.
Can you disable or uninstall Microsoft Store in Windows 11/10?
Removing the Microsoft Store from Windows 11/10 is not supported or recommended, says Microsoft, as it may cause unintended consequences. So as such, there is no supported workaround to uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Store. This behavior is by design. if a user has uninstalled Microsoft Store by any means and now wants to reinstall it, then the only Microsoft-supported method is to reset or reinstall the operating system. This will reinstall the Microsoft Store properly. IT professionals can configure access to Microsoft Store or limit and block it on Windows 11/10 Enterprise and Windows 11/10 Education editions only. The ways to block access mentioned are: Related reads: