Clear Microsoft Store Cache: Fix Crashes in 4 Steps! ⚡🛠️
When using the Microsoft StoreYou may experience issues such as the search bar not working, the store closing automatically, errors, and other issues. These issues often occur when the store's cache data is corrupted. 🛠️
Resetting the Microsoft Store is the best way to fix these issues, as it allows you to clear the cache and data. Here are the best ways to do it. 🔄
1. Clear Cache and Reset Microsoft Store Using Settings
You can open Windows 11's app settings to quickly clear the Microsoft Store cache. Here's how! 💻
- Click the start button Windows 11 and select Configuration.
2. In the Settings app, click Applications next.
3. Click on the option Applications and features on the right side, as shown in the screenshot below.
4. On the Apps & features page, click the three points next to the Microsoft Store and select Advanced options.
5. On the next screen, click the button Restore as shown below.
6. In the confirmation message, click the button again. Restore.
2. Clear Microsoft Store Cache via CMD
If you're comfortable using the Windows command line, here's how to clear the Microsoft Store cache. 💼
1. Open the search for Windows 11 and type "Command Prompt. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. At the command prompt, enter WSReset.exe and press Enter.
3. Clear Microsoft Store Cache from File Explorer
File Explorer Windows 11 can be used to clear the Microsoft Store cache. Here's how! 📁
1. Open the File Explorer (This PC) in Windows 11.
2. Now navigate to this route:
C:\Windows\System32
3. You'll see several files in the System32 folder. Double-click the WSReset executable file.
4. Clear Microsoft Store Cache with Run Command
Just like with File Explorer, you can also run the WSReset tool from the Run dialog box. Here's how. 🖥️
- Press the keys Windows + R on your keyboard.
- In the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
This will launch WSReset.exe, located in the System32 folder, and reset the Microsoft Store cache. 🔄
A reset will also clear your Microsoft Store cache and data. Therefore, you may need to sign in again with your Microsoft account to download apps from the Store. I hope this article helped you! If so, share it with your friends. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below. 😊
