Are you unable to install an app from the Microsoft Store and facing the error “You will need a new app to open this ms-windows-store”? Don’t worry; many of us have faced this error before. You can fix this problem yourself by following some of the methods we have mentioned below.

There are a few reasons behind this error, such as missing or corrupt application files, a corrupt user account, misconfigured settings, issues with the app cache, and Windows Update bugs, which can be the reason behind this error.

If this is frustrating you, and you want to fix “You will need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error as soon as possible, don’t miss any of the methods and their steps. All the methods are the best possible ways to fix this problem permanently.

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Best Ways To Fix “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” Error in Windows

Here, we have compiled a list of the best ways to fix “You will need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error in Windows, so read through all the methods properly.

1. Restart Your Computer

The first step you need to do is restart your computer, as restarting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to fix random errors. So, if Microsoft Store was working perfectly some time ago and suddenly this error appeared, restarting will easily solve this problem.

2. Sign Out and Sign In Again

Signing out will close all apps running in the background and refresh account settings, which may fix this error. To do this method, follow the steps given below:

  1. Press the Windows button and click on the Profile icon.
    Press the Windows button and click on the Profile icon
  2. Tap on the Sign Out option.
    Tap on the Sign Out option
  3. Now, go to the profile icon again and click the Sign in option to log in with your account.
  4. After signing in, check if the error is fixed.

3. Adjust the Date, Time, and Region

Incorrect date, time, and region can be the reason behind this error because some applications require the correct date and time to function properly. So, check it and correct it if it is wrong.

  1. Press Windows + I and click on the Time & Language option.
    click on the Time Language option
  2. Click on Date & Time option.
    Click on Date Time option
  3. Turn on the Toggle buttons for Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
    Turn on the Toggle buttons for Set time automatically

If this doesn’t work for some reason, follow the steps below.

  1. Click on the Region option in the Time & Language section.
    Click on the Region option
  2. Now select your Country in the Country or region option.
    Now select your Country
  3. Go to the Date & Time section by clicking the back arrow at the top left corner.
  4. Click on the Sync Now button in the Additional Settings option.
    Click on the Sync Now button

4. Reset Microsoft Store Cache

Microsoft Store saves cache to make it work faster, but sometimes, it can get corrupted and cause problems with installing apps. So, if this is the reason behind the problem, then clearing the cache will solve the problem.

  1. Press the Windows key and type CMD to open the command prompt.
  2. Click on Run as Administrator.
    Click on Run as Administrator
  3. In the Command Prompt, type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
    type wsreset.exe

Now, close the Command Prompt window and restart your PC. After the restart, check if Microsoft Store is working properly or not.

5. Repair or Reset Microsoft Store

Sometimes, we accidentally change the settings which can cause the “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” Error. Resetting or repairing the Microsoft Store will set all settings back to defaults. If you don’t know how to do this, follow the steps below.

  1. Press Windows + I and click on the Apps option.
    click on the Apps option
  2. Click on the Installed Apps option and find the Microsoft Store app in the list of installed apps.
    Click on the Installed Apps option
  3. You can also search Microsoft Store in the search bar and then click on the three dots (…) and select Advanced options.
    search Microsoft Store and click on the three dots
  4. Scroll down and click on the Repair button, then check if this solves the problem.
    click on the Repair button
  5. If it is still not working, click on the Reset button.
    click on the Reset button

6. Use Microsoft Store Troubleshooter

Using the Microsoft Store troubleshooter might be the best way to fix this error as it will automatically identify the problem and fix it on its own.

  1. Press the Windows key and click on Settings.
    Press windows icon and Click on Settings app
  2. Scroll down in the System section and click on Troubleshoot.
    click on Troubleshoot
  3. Select the Other Troubleshooters option.
    Select the Other Troubleshooters option
  4. Scroll down and click on the Run button just next to the Windows Store name.
    click on the Run button

If it identifies a problem, it will give you some instructions that you need to follow. If it can’t identify the problem, just click the Close button to exit the troubleshooter.

7. Re-Register Microsoft Store

If you are still facing the error, you can try to re-register Microsoft Store with the help of PowerShell. This will reinstall the Microsoft Store app, which may fix all corrupt file problems. Below are the steps to do this:

  1. Press the Windows key and type Windows PowerShell, then click on Run as administrator.
    type Windows PowerShell
  2. Now enter the command mentioned below and press Enter. 
    Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Now enter the command

It will take a few moments for the re-registration process. Once it is done, restart your computer.

8. Re-Register All Microsoft Store Apps

If you’ve successfully re-registered the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to re-register all Microsoft Store apps too. This will fix all misconfiguration issues in apps and reset all the app’s settings, which can fix this error.

  1. Open Windows PowerShell with administrator rights.
  2. Copy and paste the below command into the windows powershell console and press enter. 
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Enter the command for re register all microsoft store apps

Now, wait until Windows PowerShell re-registers and reinstalls all the Microsoft Store apps on your computer, and then restart your PC.

9. Reinstall and Re-Register All Microsoft Store Apps With Unrestricted Execution Policy

With this method, you can uninstall and reinstall all apps and re-register them with an unrestricted execution policy. Doing this can be risky, so make sure to use this method as a last alternative if nothing else has worked.

  1. Run Windows PowerShell as administrator.
  2. Type the command “Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted” to execute an unrestricted script and press Enter.
    Type the command Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
  3. Type Y to confirm.
    Type Y to confirm
  4. Now Enter the following Command and hit enter. 
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Enter the command for re register all microsoft store apps

  5. Once the reinstallation and re-registration process is complete, type “Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted” to set the execution policy to its default settings and press Y to confirm.
    type Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted to set the execution policy to its default

Restart your computer and try opening the app.

10. Install Windows Updates

Check if there is any update for Windows. If yes, then proceed to update your Windows because Windows updates come with bug fixes and security patches that may solve this problem.

If you are using an older version of Windows, update it first and then check if the error is resolved or not.

  1. Go to Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I and click on the Windows Update option.Click on Windows Update
  2. Click on the Check for Updates button. If an update is available, click on the Download and Install button.
    Click on the Check for Updates button

11. Uninstall Windows Updates

If the “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error occurs after a Windows update, then uninstalling the updated files can definitely fix this problem.

  1. Press the Windows key and type Uninstall updates, then click on Open.
    type Uninstall updates
  2. Now, click on the Uninstall button next to the updated version that you have recently installed.
    click on the Uninstall button
  3. After successful uninstallation, restart your computer.

12. Perform SFC Scan

Performing an SFC (System File Checker) Scan will check for all missing or corrupted system files and repair them for better performance.

  1. Open Windows PowerShell with the Run as administrator option.
  2. Type sfc /scannow and press enter.sfc/scannow

It will take some time to scan and repair all the corrupted files. Once it finds and repairs any files, restart your computer to apply the repair.

13. Run the DISM Tool

If the SFC scan doesn’t work, you can run the DISM tool which will fix all corrupted files and resolve the “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error.

  1. Go to Windows PowerShell (Admin).
  2. Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command in Windows PowerShell.
    Run the DISM Tool
  3. Restart your PC once the process is done.

Conclusion

I hope you have successfully Fixed the “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” Error. These are the best and 100% working solutions that solve this error for sure. If you are still facing this error, please let us know in the comment section, and we will find a solution for you.

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