Windows – Install Windows Store apps from the command-line

command linewindows 8windows-storewindows-store-app

We can install AppX packages (Metro/Modern/Microsoft-style UI apps) by using the following PowerShell command:

add-appxpackage C:\path-to-app.appx

But, I want to install free Windows Store apps from the command line. For example, install the free game Jetpack Joyride available on the Windows Store.

Is this possible?

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For reference: Now it is very much possible with WinAppDeployCmd install

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/45894261/can-i-use-winappdeploycmd-install-update-on-pc-itself

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/packaging/install-universal-windows-apps-with-the-winappdeploycmd-tool

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Try the following:

Delete %ProgramFiles%\WindowsApps.

Delete the following registry keys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ActivatableClasses\Package
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppX*

Download this and extract to %WinDir%. This will replace the Windows Store files.

If that doesn't work, run sfc /scannow or as a last resort, Refresh your PC.

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