Trouble finding the Microsoft Store app in Windows (2024)

If the Microsoft Store appisn't on the taskbar, it might have been unpinned. Here's how to search for it:

1. Select Startand enter Microsoft Store. If you see it in the results, select it.

2. To make sure you can find itlater, right-click the Microsoft Storeand select Pin to Start.

If the Microsoft Store app isn't the search results:

• Make sure you'resigned in to your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Store app may not be available if you're signed in to a local account.

• If you're using a work device, check with your administrator. The Microsoft Store app might have been turned off.

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Still can't find Microsoft Store? Send us feedback. Select Start, search forFeedback Hub,then open it. Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account. Enter a description of your issue then selectAdd new feedbackor upvote an existing feedback that'ssimilar to yours.

If you don't see theMicrosoft Storeapp on the taskbar, it might have been unpinned. To search for it:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Store. If you see it in the results, select it.

2. To make sure you can find it easily later, press and hold (or right-click) the Microsoft Store tile and select Pin to Start or More >Pin to taskbar .

If you don't find Microsoft Store in a search:

• Make sure yousigned in to your Microsoft accounton your device. The Store app may not be available if you're signed in to a local account.

• Check with your administrator if you're using a work device. Microsoft Store may have been turned off.

Still can't find Microsoft Store? Send us feedback. In the search boxon the taskbar, search forFeedback Huband open the feedback app. Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account. Type a description of your situation and then selectAdd new Feedback,or upvote the existing options that pop up that are similar to your situation.

If you've found Microsoft Store and it isn't working properly, see:

• Microsoft Store doesn't launch

• Repair or remove apps in Windows 10 (Repair the Microsoft Store app to reinstall it.)

• Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store