You more than likely have to connect your pc with your ms in order for the store functions to work correctly. You should be able to do that in settings… Windows update @ security/ activation/ add microsoft account.
Other than that…backup your data and fresh install making sure it is connected to your MS account.
Well I didn’t have to do a fresh install, it appears that the RESET PC function works and I can now load the Windows Store functions and the Xbox PC app now installs and works.
I can also turn on the location info for my machine which is required for the store to function properly, nothing like sending all that telemetry info to MS now is there
So I was about ready to do the backup data and wipe with a fresh install but that doesn’t appear to be needed now.
I seem to remember having a couple of problems on a machine that ShutUp10 had been used with extra zeal. I can’t remember what it was but returning to the ShutUp10 defaults fixed it.
You can leave the store intact and windows debloated but a lot of things in the store are going to try and force you onto a ms account. The second you open up that ms account , it is all over with. I have barely used much from the store mostly because of that.
I mostly debloat and leave the store intact but unused.
Neither of you are quite right. Shutup10 is very effective, just take time to read the options and be extra careful with anything it doesn’t recommend by default. Used wisely you won’t break anything, and you can use it to enable/disable features on demand.
Opening an MS account also isn’t a problem, in fact if you want to control what data MS has on you it might actually be the better option. Without an account MS will obviously store data they associate with your machine/installation. With an account you can now go and tell them how you want that data stored or what to history to delete.
Also…
with an account you can now see the effect the changing Windows telementary settings and using tools like Shutup10 has. Running tests with MS accounts and using default settings I can see everything e.g. what MS software is being used on a machines, when etc. By then switching to non-MS software e.g. Firefox instead of Edge, libre office instead of O365, and by using Shutup10 all that information dries up. No need to be scared of it, take control.