This problem may be caused by many causes. For instance, maybe your system administrator blocked the app from Group Policy or by editing the registry. Another possible reason would be that some program is blocking the app. Your antivirus might also be responsible for that. Anyhow, we will provide all the possible solutions to fix the Microsoft Store is blocked issue and you will soon find a resolution. Quick Tip: You should also try using a browser to visit Microsoft Store. Before creating these solutions, we undertook troubleshooting into the Opera browser to check if there are any other issues whatsoever. We tried it on Opera because it has a VPN and can unblock restricted applications, games, and other content. You may also check your login credentials and if you have limitations placed by your ISP.

How to fix the Microsoft Store if it’s blocked?

1. Open the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

First, try opening the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter in Windows 10. That troubleshooter can resolve all sorts of UWP app issues. Follow the guidelines above to open the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

2. Clear Microsoft Store’s cache

The Microsoft Store is blocked bypass issue might be due to a corrupted MS Store cache. Users can fix that cache by clearin it. It’s very easy to do that if you follow the easy steps described above.

3. Enable Microsoft Store from the Group Policy Editor

If you got the Microsoft Store message that This app has been blocked due to company policy, you can also use your expert guide on how to unlock an app from Group Policy. If you received the Microsoft Store is blocked. Contact your administrator or Microsoft Store This app has been blocked by your system administrator the steps above will help you clear the issue. SPONSORED We also have another great guide that will help you if the administrator has blocked a program on your PC.

4. Reset the Microsoft Store app

Resetting the Microsoft Store will basically clear all its data so it’s like you reinstall it fresh. However, if you get the Microsoft Store is blocked code: 0x800704ec in Windows 10 you might also check our full guide on how to fix all Microsoft Store error codes.

5. Try using a different user account

If you have an alternative user account that you can log in to, try downloading it within that account. The app might download ok within another account. Alternatively, users can set up a new user account. The steps above will help you set up new Windows 10 account.

6. Check for Windows 10 updates

Some users have confirmed that Windows updates fixed the error for them so it might be worth checking for and installing updates.

7. Turn off third-party antivirus software

Third-party antivirus software could be another potential factor behind the Microsoft Store blockage error. To ensure that isn’t the case, disable third-party antivirus utilities. The system tray on the right of the Windows 10 taskbar includes antivirus utility icons that users can right-click to open context menu options for the installed software. Those context menus usually include a disable setting of some description that users can select to turn off the antivirus utilities. Those resolutions might resolve the error for some users so they can use Microsoft Store once again. In the unlikely event that the app is still not working, you can check out our article about other general Microsoft Store fixes. If you have any other questions or advice, we’re waiting for them in the comments section below.

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