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FIX: Microsoft Store won’t download apps on Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Store not working on Windows 10 Insider builds
As well as many other users, you might have stumbled upon someStoreissues. Sometimes, thedownload process remains at 0 MB downloadedor you just get theerror messagethat you do not have the proper internet connection for theappsto be downloaded.
In this guide, we’ll show you what to do in order to properly install theappsyou need from theStorefeature after you installed the latestWindows 10build.
We will first have to check what type of internet connection you have. If you are using a wired interned connection to your device,appsshould install properly from theStoreeven if your internet connection is slow. If you use awireless connectionand it keeps interrupting, then this might be a possible cause of the errors you get in theMicrosoft Store.
How can I fix Microsoft Store download issues?
1. Use a different Wi-Fi connection
2. Reset the Microsoft Store App
3. Disable your antivirus
You can disable your firewall as well. Sometimes, the Windows Firewall or third-party firewall tools may labelStoreapps as threats, thus blocking the download process.
Don’t forget to enable your antivirus and firewall protection as soon as you downloaded the respectiveappsto protect your PC against cyber threats.
4. Reboot your computer several times
It seems that if the steps above did not solve your issue you can try rebooting your device two or three times and check to see if theappsare downloading. This is not a conventional method of fixing theapplicationdownloads from the MicrosoftStorebut it is known to work.
5. Run the built-inMicrosoftStore Apps troubleshooter
If the problem persists and you still can’t download Microsoft Store apps on your machine, try running the built-inStoreApps troubleshooter. This tool automatically checks all the components involved in the app download process and then repairs the issues it detected.
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooter > scroll down to the bottom of the page > select and run the troubleshooter as shown in the screenshot below.
6. Additional solutions to fix Windows 10 app download problems
Of course, if nothing worked, you can leave the Insider Program and enroll back when there’s a new build in town.
There you have a few methods to fix your Microsoft Store download issues if you’re an Insider running the latestWindows 10Technical Preview build. These solutions should help you to get yourappsup and running in no time.
If you need further help with this subject, let us know in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
