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my Microsoft store is not opening my current laptop uses windows 8.1 version
My current laptop version is "windows 8.1". My Microsoft Store is not opening it is just showing "Screenshot (2).png " and does not go any further. I have tried rebooting it by using "wsreset.exe" command but it has no…
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asked 2025-08-16T05:33:13.65+00:00
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Syed Motbahar
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answered 2025-08-16T15:53:03.93+00:00
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Bryan-V
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so today i went on my windows phone and got on ie11 and i couldnt find a browser for it
so i want to download a new web browser for the windows phone 8.1 but they no longer support my device, pls help.
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asked 2025-07-28T09:43:43.88+00:00
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Bunny games
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answered 2025-08-13T17:14:45.9033333+00:00
Luigi Bruno
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How to use microsoft store in store physical gift card
Hello, I have a bunch of microsoft store physical gift cards and I obtained several years ago. It has a 16 digit number starting with 62770, then a big bar code and then a 30 digit number that starts with 79936 They are not xbox card. They do not work on…
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1,188 questions
asked 2022-05-07T21:42:45+00:00
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Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
Anonymous
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Is the windows store for windows 8.1 gonna shut down after today?
I've been confused on if it'll shut down today or after the end of support
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1,188 questions
asked 2023-01-10T20:08:24+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:12:59.6266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Can you install apps you own but are no longer available on the microsoft store?
im in the windows 8.1 store and im trying to install an unavailable app i own called Xbox 360 SmartGlass because don't ask why, (hint: i can't afford an xbox one) but when i try to install on the 8.1 store i get this error: This item is…
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asked 2021-10-10T21:35:44+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows Store Error - 0x80072ee2
So, I was on Windows 8.1 and loaded the store but I got error 0x80072ee2. How do I fix this? What is it caused by?
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-10-23T17:42:03+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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Why I cannot find 3d builder in Microsoft Store??
Using Win 8.1. Pro ... (only 3d scanner is available ... hmm)
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-11-15T17:40:27+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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Impossible to install Desktop Remoto Win 8.1
I went in Microsoft Store, I find the programma but it's impossible to download it and install it. Could you help me?
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-10-27T22:34:46+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft Solitaire Collection reinstall on windows 8
how can I reinstall this app on windows 8 "Microsoft Solitaire Collection" More than 5 hours with Microsoft techs and no one can figure it out....
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-10-14T22:43:31+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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Has the Microsoft Store shut down on Windows 8.1?
On my old computer, I had Windows 8.1. After 5 years I opened it and had a big surprise, it worked, except from the Microsoft Store. I tried reinstalling it 3 time, the result was the same. Followed all the YouTube videos but nothing worked. Is the…
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asked 2021-10-05T16:20:07+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:09:33.0666667+00:00
Anonymous
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16 Digit In-Store Only Gift Card
Hi there, I have two 16 digit in-store gift cards that I would like to redeem for a purchase. However, all Microsoft Stores have closed so therefore I cannot go into a store to use them or add them to my account (25 digit is the only importable card).…
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-06-14T19:58:37+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:08:03.5766667+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
Microsoft Store problem
When I open the Microsoft Store, it says Windows Store isn't available at the moment. Please try again later. If I wait and press on try again it says We weren't able to connect to the store. This might have happened due to a server problem or the…
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asked 2021-06-28T12:38:49+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:08:03.5766667+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers
how to update browser on surface rt
How to update browser on surface rt 8.1
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1,188 questions
asked 2021-01-28T23:45:43+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:06:56.6666667+00:00
Anonymous
7 answers
Windows 8.1 Store not available - has it shut down?
Hi, I have had Windows 8.1 (Core/Home 64-bit, British English) on my laptop (Lenovo G50-30) since I got the laptop in 2015. Last month, I replaced the hard disk with an SSD and reinstalled 8.1. I installed a few apps from the Store, like Netflix…
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asked 2021-01-15T12:13:16+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:06:56.6666667+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers
Issue trying to update my NOW TV desktop App from the Microsoft store
I'm having trouble trying to update my NOW TV desktop app. I absolutely gave up on trying to get through to Microsoft support by phone. <rant relocated> That little rant now over, apologies but it had to be said, I will now detail my problem with…
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1,188 questions
asked 2020-11-20T14:45:55+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:05:49.51+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers
Resident evil 5 won't work
I bought resident evil 5 off steam and everytime I reinstall then launch it tells me the install has failed.
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1,188 questions
asked 2020-10-10T21:56:09+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:05:49.51+00:00
Anonymous
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Store error 'WE WEREN'T ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE STORE.THIS MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED BECAUSE OF A SERVER PROBLEM OR THE NETWORK...
hello guys . I came here regarding some error with my store app . whenever I open it , it says 'we weren't able to connect to store . this might have happened because of a server problem or network connection timed out . please wait a few minutes or try…
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asked 2023-02-18T11:17:43+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:03:32.4433333+00:00
Anonymous
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When will the Microsoft Store for Windows 8.1 shut down?
Does "Apps and games from the Microsoft Store will no longer receive publisher updates after 30 June, 2023" mean that the Microsoft Store for Windows 8.1 shut down or will it no longer be available for publishers to publish updates?
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asked 2023-04-15T01:54:38+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:02:03.79+00:00
Anonymous
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how to get modern Microsoft store (win10/11) on win 8.1 without upgrading
Page not found 404
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asked 2023-07-15T05:07:53+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:00:33.2766667+00:00
Anonymous
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Why is there a scam app being allowed into Microsoft Store?
I bought a new laptop and wanted to transfer my apps and files, from my old hp laptop, to the new one. So, I went online searching what are the ways available for doing this. I came across EaseUS Todo PCTrans (an software to make transfer between PCs),…
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asked 2023-07-19T13:00:29+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:00:33.2766667+00:00
Anonymous