INSTALL MICROSOFT STORE

Installing Microsoft Store on Windows 10 LTSC using PowerShell

1. Download the Microsoft Store Package:

   • You can download the necessary files from this GitHub repository.

2. Extract the Package:

   • Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your system.

3. Open PowerShell as Administrator:

   • Press Windows + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

4. Navigate to the Extracted Folder:

   powershell

   cd pathtoextractedfolder

5. Run the Installation Script:

   powershell

   .Add-Store.cmd

6. Follow the On-Screen Instructions:

   • The script will guide you through the installation process. Make sure to follow the prompts.

7. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ERRORS

   Steps to Fix the Issue

   1. Uninstall the Existing Package:

      • Open PowerShell as an administrator.

      • Run the following command to uninstall the existing package:

      powershell

      Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 | Remove-AppxPackage

   2. Install the New Package:

      • After uninstalling the existing package, try installing the new package again:

      powershell

      Add-AppxPackage -Path "pathtoMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.26706.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.appx"

   3. Check for Dependencies:

      • Ensure that there are no other dependencies or packages that might conflict with the installation.

   4. Use the Get-AppPackageLog Command:

      • If the issue persists, use the Get-AppPackageLog command to get more details about the error:

      powershell

      Get-AppPackageLog -ActivityID f66dbf9e-88cc-0000-67aa-74f6cc88db01

   5. Restart Your Computer:

      • Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue by clearing any temporary conflicts.

      Steps to Resolve Access Denied Error

      1. Run PowerShell as Administrator:

         • Ensure you are running PowerShell with elevated privileges. Right-click on the PowerShell icon and select "Run as administrator."

      2. Check Permissions:

         • Verify that you have the necessary permissions to access the folder. You can do this by navigating to the folder in File Explorer, right-clicking on it, selecting "Properties," and then checking the "Security" tab.

      3. Take Ownership of the Folder:

         • If you don’t have the necessary permissions, you can take ownership of the folder:

         powershell

         takeown /f "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" /r /d y
         icacls "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" /grant administrators

TAKING OWNERSHIP OF MICROSOFT APPS FOLDER

Take Ownership of the Folder:

• If you don’t have the necessary permissions, you can take ownership of the folder:

  powershell

  the below is the correct COMMAND

  takeown /f "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" /r /d y
  icacls "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" /grant administrators:F /t

Run CHKDSK:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Run the following command:

  cmd

  chkdsk C: /r

• This will check for and repair any disk errors. You may need to restart your computer for the scan to complete.

Use DISM Tool:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Run the following commands one by one:

  cmd

  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth