Fixing the Error: "Unknown Structure in Manifest" in Microsoft Store

If you encounter the error message "Unknown structure in manifest" while using Microsoft Store, it often indicates issues with the app configuration or system settings. Here’s a guide on how to resolve this problem.

1. Reset Microsoft Store

The first step is to reset Microsoft Store settings:

  1. Open Windows Settings.
  2. Navigate to Apps → Apps & Features.
  3. Find Microsoft Store in the list of apps and click on it.
  4. Select Advanced options.
  5. Click on the Reset button and confirm the action.

After the reset process is complete, restart Microsoft Store and check if the error is resolved.

2. Change System Region and Language

Sometimes, the issue can be related to regional settings:

  1. Open Windows Settings.
  2. Go to Time & Language → Region.
  3. Select United States in the Country or region field.
  4. In the Language section, make sure English (United States) is added to the preferred languages. If not, add it.

After changing the settings, reboot your computer and try using Microsoft Store again.

3. Clear Microsoft Store Cache

To clear the cache for Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type wsreset.exe and press Enter.

A command prompt window will open briefly, and Microsoft Store will restart automatically. Check if the issue persists.

4. Reinstall Microsoft Store Using PowerShell

If the above methods don’t work, try reinstalling Microsoft Store:

  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator. Click Start, type PowerShell, right-click the result, and select Run as Administrator.
  2. Enter the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Wait for the process to finish and restart your computer.

5. Update Windows

An outdated version of Windows can also cause issues. To check for updates:

  1. Open Windows Settings.
  2. Go to Update & Security → Windows Update.
  3. Click Check for updates and install any available updates.

Restart your PC after installing the updates and test Microsoft Store.

Additional Tips

  • If you are using a VPN or proxy server, disable it temporarily and check if the issue is resolved.
  • Ensure that the date and time settings on your PC are correct.

If none of these solutions work, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.