How to Safely Remove Microsoft Store from Windows

Learn how to uninstall Microsoft Store from Windows using PowerShell, but understand the implications for your system.

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Removing MS Store on Windows: Open PowerShell as Administrator and run the command `Get-AppxPackage WindowsStore | Remove-AppxPackage`. This will uninstall the Microsoft Store. Note: This process is not recommended as it may impact your system's functionality and app management.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the command to remove the Microsoft Store? The command to remove the Microsoft Store is `Get-AppxPackage WindowsStore | Remove-AppxPackage`, which you can run in PowerShell as an Administrator.
  2. Is it safe to uninstall the Microsoft Store? No, uninstalling the Microsoft Store is not recommended as it may negatively impact your system's functionality and app management capabilities.
  3. How do I open PowerShell as Administrator? To open PowerShell as Administrator, search for 'PowerShell' in the Windows start menu, right-click on it, and select 'Run as administrator'.
  4. Can I reinstall Microsoft Store after removing it? Yes, you can reinstall the Microsoft Store by using the command `Add-AppxPackage -Path C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\<PackagePath>`, but make sure to check the exact path where it was originally installed.