@Brink,
In that same link,
"Method 2: Download the Microsoft Store installer (Appx package)
You can download the Microsoft Store app and its dependencies in the form of .Appx and .AppxBundle package or installers from Microsoft’s servers. Follow these steps to do so:"
Seems like that would install the Store app if it was completely removed. What do you think?
I used the command and the powershell as run as admin . . . the result I got, (this is a copy/paste of it, not a screen capture):
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-appxpackage -allusers *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage -allusers
Remove-AppxPackage : Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor.
Deployment Remove operation with target volume C: on Package Microsoft.WindowsStore_11910.1002.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
from: failed with error 0x80070002. See http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235160 for help diagnosing app
deployment issues.
At line:1 char:54
+ ... age -allusers *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage -allusers
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Remove-AppxPackage], COMException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageManager.Comman
ds.RemoveAppxPackageCommand
What did I do wrong? I'm trying to remove as bloatware as I can from my personal business desktop which I just forced up to Windows 10 pro yesterday.
I don't wish to start an argument about it nor to debate the issue nor risk raising the ire of those who don't share my particular opinion. But you asked: from my perspective I see no reason for it to be on my machine, I am inherently suspicious of anything M$ says I have to have or do since the primary purpose of W10 was to make it into a marketing machine and data-spy. I simply don't foresee a use for it. It's primary mission is to sell me things -- the vast majority I have no interest in for what I use this machine for. Most programs I will encounter and desire to install can be installed without its assistance or participation. To me, it's just out there doing nothing and potentially being an unnecessary resource hog to no purpose so it might as well be gone. From what I read here, if I do eventually run across a valid reason/need, it is possible to put it back.
That said, if you have any information as to why my attempt to remove it failed based on the information I initial provided, I'd be grateful.
error 0x80070002 looks like it means some files are missing.
If the option without "-AllUsers" does not work you can try to reinstall MS store:
Reinstall and Re-register Apps in Windows 10
And then try removal again.
Revo Uninstaller will remove any or all of the Windows apps, including Windows Store.
Revo Uninstaller Free - Remove unwanted programs easily
Warning: Removing Apps this way is pretty much final. And if one of the removed apps is Windows Store, then it's even "more" final.
I too, don't like apps that I didn't choose to install... on my computer.
As you can see, I removed all the apps except the ones still on the list.
After removing an app, Revo will offer to search the Registry for leftovers. I always allow that, and then delete the leftovers. HOWEVER, I also keep full OS image backups in case anything goes wrong.
I use Macrium Reflect for that.
Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free
There is a group policy to enable or deny access to the Store. This may or may not correspond to the registry key you posted earlier. I've not tried it.
Policy Plus is free and behaves like the group policy editor - with a useful find feature. You could try it...
Allow or Block Access to Microsoft Store App in Windows 10
Also see
How to Disable or Uninstall Windows Store in Windows 10
Bloatware is always good for discussions but my process is to just remove the icons and tiles not desired as each successive twice-yearly Version Upgrade or Reset may just put it all back.
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