How to disable or uninstall Microsoft Store in Windows 11/10

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In this postal service, we will discuss the possibilities & options that you may have to disable, remove, uninstall or reinstall the Microsoft Store in Windows xi/10. The Windows Store is a useful app that allows yous to download, install and update Windows UWP apps. While it serves a very useful purpose, there are some who have no use for information technology and are looking for a way to disable or remove it.

Microsoft does not support removing, uninstalling, or reinstalling of its digital distribution platform – Microsoft Shop 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 complimentary, 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 1.

Tin can you disable or uninstall Microsoft Store in Windows xi/10?

Removing the Microsoft Shop from Windows 11/10 is not supported or recommended, says Microsoft, equally it may cause unintended consequences. And then 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 past any means and now wants to reinstall it, then the only Microsoft-supported method is to reset or reinstall the operating system. This volition reinstall the Microsoft Store properly.

It professionals can configure access to Microsoft Shop or limit and block it on Windows 11/x Enterprise and Windows 11/10 Instruction editions only. The means to cake access mentioned are:

Cake Microsoft Shop using AppLocker
Block Microsoft Store using Group Policy
Block Microsoft Store using Management tool
Show individual store only using Group Policy.

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Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP. Please read the unabridged post & the comments first, create a Organization Restore Signal before making any changes to your system & be conscientious about whatever third-party offers while installing freeware.