Windows 8 Desktop error message "Can't initialize plugins directory" - Blocked from Installing/uninstalling anything

Appears every time I try to install something. Help . This error happened just yesterday

Hi,
The error here seems to be some system files corrupted.
Please take a try with the SFC command or the DISM tool:
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files
Or try the dism command to restore health:
Dism /online /cleanup-image
/restorehealth
Fixing
component store corruption in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
If the above won't help, please consider to refresh/reset/restore the PC, follow the article below:
How to refresh, reset, or restore your PC
Best regards
Michael Shao
TechNet Community Support

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