How to Reset Windows Store apps in Windows 10 through Settings?

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After the Windows 10 Anniversary Update v1607, now Microsoft lets you quickly reset your Windows Store app with a single click, in case it is not working properly. Earlier, we are using PowerShell commands to uninstall the default apps of Windows 10. But, now it is possible to reset/uninstall any app via Settings.

How to Reset Windows Store apps in Windows 10 through Settings?

1. Open the Start Menu and click on the Settings icon.

Settings icon2. Click on System (Display, notifications, apps, power).

system3. From the left-side pane, click on Apps & features.

Apps & features4. Select the app which is not working properly. The panel will expand, and you will see options to Move and Uninstall. Here you will also see Advanced options.

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Note: You can easily uninstall any Windows 10 Store App from here.

5. Click on the “Advanced options” to open the following window.

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6. Finally, click on the Reset button.

7. It will open the following warning window, “This will permanently delete the app’s data on this device, including your preferences and sign-in details.”

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8. Again, click on the Reset button to reset the selected app.

9. Within a few seconds, you will see a tick mark beside the Reset.

tick-mark-beside-the-resetFrom now, it should usually work.

 

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