Cannot install extensions in Edge

[Windows Central Question]

I tried to install Adblock from the Windows Store, but Edge does not recognize that there is a new extension.

I use Edge on the Anniversary Update.

The store (in its download history) says that Adblock needs a repair. So I re-install it, but to not avail.

 

[Bacso Marton]

Thank God, I am not the only one... There must be some kind of error with UWP apps. I get the same error message with EDGE extensions AND although I can install other applications from the store I can't run them, they just close themselves. Old ones run without any problems.

 

[theefman]

Checked for updates? Might be an issue fixed in the update that was released yesterday.

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[Bacso Marton]

Yes, and there is no other update available. I also tried to restart the computer as well. I am not in the Windows Insider program and I got Anniversary Update through Windows Update an hour ago.

 

[Great deal]

Same issues with all extentions, so much for fixing bugs, what have they been doing for 12 months lol - my SP4 installation seems stuck on a black screen with spinnging gear as well :/ not good

 

[Thomasso]

You're not alone.
I tried running the windows store troubleshooter:
Didn't help any.

Tried running wsreset.exe from cmd
nothing.

Even tried dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Running out of ideas of what to do about it :eck:

 

[etphoto]

That was the first thing I did after updating my two computers was to install adblock. Thank goodness it worked for me.

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[Great deal]

Think this is more than a few people... the advice here doesnt help either... Cortana is screwed on both Desktop AND SP4, I dont have anything other than Office 365 on it lol

http://www.windowscentral.com/windows10-anniversary-update-common-problems-how-fix

 

[Mathe172]

Had the same problem. What fixed it for me: (no idea which steps are necessary)

• Clear cache
• Close Edge
• Install extension (directly from the store)
• Press "Start" after the extension is installed (the button in the store that replaces "Install")

Hope this also fixes it for some others...

 

[Grodelj]

Found a solution on reddit which worked for me:

Go to Settings -> System -> Apps and Features, and uninstall all extensions.
Close all open applications, and open a Powershell window as administrator.
Run wsreset.exe. The Windows Store should pop up after a few moments.
Re-open Edge, and download extensions.

 

[Great deal]

Found a solution on reddit which worked for me:

Go to Settings -> System -> Apps and Features, and uninstall all extensions.
Close all open applications, and open a Powershell window as administrator.
Run wsreset.exe. The Windows Store should pop up after a few moments.
Re-open Edge, and download extensions.

As above without the powershell command, should work just by uninstalling and reinstalling from store, only uninstall the extentions that dont work.

 

[garak0410]

Found a solution on reddit which worked for me:

Go to Settings -> System -> Apps and Features, and uninstall all extensions.
Close all open applications, and open a Powershell window as administrator.
Run wsreset.exe. The Windows Store should pop up after a few moments.
Re-open Edge, and download extensions.

This got me past the REINSTALL button and shows LAUNCH but the Extensions do not appear in Edge. In fact, if I go back to the store for the extension, it shows REINSTALL once again.

 

[speccy]

I realise this isn't very helpful, but I installed Adblock on Edge without any issues, so it must work for a few people I guess. Just waiting for a proper addon/extension from EnPass now. The installation of the current Enpass extension is messy to say the least.

 

[Demian Mioc]

Go to Pc>Local disk C>Windows>Software Distribution and delete folder called Data Store with some deleter software like Unlocker or Iobit Delete. Restart PC and try to download extensions again. Hope it helps!*Note: Before doing that, try to backup that folder or do a System restore point.