Fixing Microsoft Store Blocked by the Administrator via Group Policy Editor

Problem: I can’t access Microsoft Store. I am getting a message “Microsoft Store is blocked by the Administrator.”

Resolution:

  • In Start Search type Gpedit.msc and hit the Enter key.
  • This will open Local Group Policy Editor.

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  • Now expand Administrative Templates  and click on Windows Settings:

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  • Scroll down to Store.

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  • From the Setting options, click on ‘Turn off the Store application’.

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  • Select Not Configured and click on OK. Now, restart the computer.

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