While opening Microsoft Store, if you see an error message saying Your PC isn’t connected to the Internet, To use the Store, connect to the Internet and then try again, you might need to enable or configure a proxy server for UWP or Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11/10. If the default proxy setup is not working with Microsoft Store apps, you can follow this guide.
Set up Proxy for Microsoft Store apps
After searching online for a while I found some working methods. One is to use the Netsh command and import proxy settings from Internet options to WinHTTP, and the other is to manually configure the Proxy settings using the Registry or via Group Policy settings. You can try any of these 3 methods.
To set up proxy for Microsoft Store apps, follow these methods:
- Manually configure Proxy settings
- Using Netsh command to import proxy settings from Internet Options to WinHTTP
- Using Group Policy Editor
To learn more about these methods, continue reading.
1] Manually configure Proxy settings
In this method, we’ll create a predefined registry configuration and import it into the Registry. So first let’s make a backup of your Registry.
- Press Win + R and type in Regedit
- Go to File and click on Export
- Under export range select “All”
- Type in the file name and click on Save
Now that we have made a backup close the registry editor and open a Notepad and copy the following text:
Regedit4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings] "MigrateProxy"=dword:00000001 "ProxyEnable"=dword:00000001 "ProxyHttp1.1"=dword:00000000 "ProxyServer"="http://ProxyServername:80" "ProxyOverride"="<local>"
Replace “http://ProxyServername:80” with your Proxy name.
- Now go to File and click on Save As
- Change the file type to All Files
- Type in ProxyConfig.reg and click on Save.
Now that you have saved the file, double-click on ProxyConfig.reg and click Yes. Alternatively, open Registry, go to File and Import, and import the file from there. Reboot your PC and test it again.
2] Using Netsh command to import proxy settings from Internet Options to WinHTTP
The next method is using the Netsh command line. Before you do this setup your Internet Explorer Options with your Proxy settings and then follow these steps:
- Press Win + X and click on Command Prompt (Admin)
- Type in
Netsh winhttp import proxy source=ie - Close the Command prompt and restart your PC
Now the app should recognize your Proxy settings.
In case if you want to reset the Proxy in the command prompt type in the following command and hit Enter:
Netsh winhttp reset proxy
3] Using Group Policy Editor
The last method is to use Group Policy Editor to configure the Proxy settings.
- Press Win + R and type in GPEDIT.MSC.
- Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Network > Network Isolation
- Select Internet Proxy Servers for apps
- Click on Enabled and type in your Proxy address under “Domain Proxies”
- Click on Apply, OK, and reboot your PC
I hope you find this tip helpful. If you have any difficulty following it or if it’s not working, do let us know.
If you know of any more methods to get it to work please share them with us in the comments section.
Read: How to configure Global Proxy Server Settings in Windows
Where are Windows proxy settings?
The proxy settings can be found in the Windows Settings panel. To be more specific, go to network & internet > Proxy. Then, click the Setup button and enter the necessary details to set things up as per your requirements.
What are the system requirements for Microsoft Store apps?
You can use any Microsoft Store apps if your computer or system complies with these three things:
- Your screen resolution must be 1024×768 pixels or more.
- You must have an internet connection to download the app.
- Your desired app must support your version of Windows.
Read: How to disable Proxy or Prevent changing Proxy settings in Windows.
