[GUIDE] Add Store to Windows 10/11 EnterpriseS SKU (LTSB/LTSC)

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  1. abbodi1406

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    It's for RS builds only (14393 and later)
     
  2. GOD666

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    @src The old version, which can still be found in post #1 for 64-bit will work on 2015 and even Windows 8. There are no plans to update the old version of 32-bit though, you must be using a 64-bit OS.

    However, you really should be using 2016 as 2015 was buggy... So much so even Microsoft saw a reason to push a new release less than a full year later, for what should have been a long-term service release.
     
  3. abbodi1406

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    LTSB 2016 was to align with Server 2016, which is also LTSB, not (necessary?) because 2015 is buggy
     
  4. abbodi1406

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    2015 was bad for all 10240 editions, not LTSB specifically
    likewise the goodness of 2016/14393
     
  5. GOD666

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    I do not disagree with you on any particular point.
     
  6. src

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    Many thanks for all the advice, Yes we are stuck in our ways on 2015 LTSB. Not my decision, hey yo.
     
  7. Vizard

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    Hello,

    I currently use Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB N.
    Version: 1607
    OS Build: 14393.1770

    I am using the hidden administrator account by using the command: "net user administrator /active:yes" when I did my fresh install.
    Then I deleted the regular account and renamed my new administrator account.

    The reason why I am commenting is to ask for help because I am not able to select any games or apps in the Microsoft store after I apply this fix.

    I get no errors when I apply the step 1 fix on page 1.... but I did get the error about using built-in admin when I tried to start the Microsoft store. I fixed that by opening gpedit and applying the suggestion from the user @countingcrows "User Account Control: Use Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account: Enabled"

    Now I can open the Microsoft store and see everything... and even log in.... but I cannot click on any game or app and have it expand or allow me to buy. Movies and TV DO let me click on them and they DO expand, and I CAN buy them....

    Does anyone have any clue what I can do to fix this?
     
  8. GOD666

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    The Microsoft Store is not supported using the hidden administrator account. A point of fact, most of the modern apps in Home, Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions (minus Microsoft Edge) will not run using the hidden account. This is heavily modified via the registry and also via the group policy manager (in all editions of Windows 10).
     
  9. GodHand

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    Hardly a need for numerous steps for this. Just sideload the apps into the image.

    If any problems arise updating them, run the following in elevated PShell:

    Code:
    $NamepaceName = "root\cimv2\mdm\dmmap"
    $ClassName = "MDM_EnterpriseModernAppManagement_AppManagement01"
    $WMIObj = Get-WMIObject -Namespace $NamepaceName -Class $ClassName
    $Result = $WMIObj.UpdateScanMethod()
    
    And just wait.

    No it's not "heavily modified via the registry and also via GPO," and as usual, incorrect information is being propagated around:

    Security Settings: Local Policies: Security Options: User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account for 1

    HKLM\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\UIPI String 0x00000001(1) for 2.
     
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  10. GOD666

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    #371 GOD666, Nov 26, 2017
    Last edited: Nov 26, 2017
    Pot calling the kettle black

    1. Doing so will prevent some apps from installing or running (it is not 100%).
    2. Some apps previously installed will fail to update when checking this string.
    3. The system will retake ownership during the next update and revert it back.

    You have obviously missed option #4 in post #1 ;) -- Please read 1st, then post.
    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/add-store-to-windows-10-enterprise-ltsb-ltsc.70741/

    Options 1 - 3 which this thread was originally designed for was for those of us who A) Already installed Windows -- or -- B) Did not want to make a customized distro.
     
  11. mgherghina

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    Can anyone in here help me just install the microsoft desktop app installer ? I am trying to keep my LTSB installation as minimal as possible ( im weird ) and I dont want to have the windows store and the windows store purchase app installed. Ive tried editing the bat file to install just the app installer but it doesnt work. I want this specific way because then i can just download the appxbundle that i wish to install, such as the communications app and thats it.
     
  12. GOD666

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    If you're using the new version, you do not have to edit the installer, simply delete the files you do not wish from the folder you extracted everything too and then run the installer. That should work as the installer will only use what files are left.
     
  13. mgherghina

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    It doesn't work though, it gives me an error about desktopAppInstaller 1.02 not found even though its there. And its driving me insane. Its stating that the file can't be found at a location. But that location is exactly where it's at .
     
  14. mgherghina

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    So everything besides the desktop app installer is installed. So VClibs and net frameworks and net runtime all install correctly
     
  15. GOD666

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    Did you include both files? There should be 2 files
     

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  16. mgherghina

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    ya
     
  17. GOD666

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    It has been a while (well over a year) since I have really dug deep down into the configuration of the store and to be honest, I suspect that you need to store for the other installer to even correctly work. However, since it has been so long, and as I type this I am using openSUSE Linux at the moment, I am going to defer this to @abbodi1406 since he was the developer who recently updated the package. It could simply be possible he never thought anyone would want to install this without the store OR it could be that he knows for sure that it must be included as a requirement (as I suspect).
     
  18. GOD666

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    Updated post #1 to clean up the post and better "hide" the old version via spoilers. Also clearly noted on which was new and which was old.
     
  19. mgherghina

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    also if i just delete the windows store app x files, the bat file wont run