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Fixed: Microsoft Store Apps are Not Updated Automatically in Windows
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows users have always had many problems with the Microsoft Store, but Microsoft has relentlessly tried to come up with fixes every time. Today we’re talking about anupdatethat takes of some problems with Windows apps.
How to fix ‘Microsoft Store Apps not updating automatically’?
As part of update KB 2919355, Microsoft has recently released anupdatethat takes care of some annoying problems related to the updating process of theMicrosoft Storeapps. So, the problems appear when if you have aWindows 8.1-based device that is connected to the Internet through a proxy and you configureWindows Store to obtain updates automatically; these don’t get through.
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So, by installing the aforementionedupdate, you will make sure thatMicrosoft Storeapps will be updated automatically if you have selected this option from the menu.
Microsoft also informs that this problem occurs when you use a statically configured Proxy Auto Configuration (PAC) file. What’s nice is that there’s a hotfix available, as well, so follow the links from below to download it. Still, make sure that you have the mentioned KB install on your machine before downloading them.
Download the Update for Windows Server 2012 R2Download the Update for Windows 8.1Download the Update for Windows 8.1 for x64
Microsoft Store apps errors (2018 update)
‘Storeapps not updating’ issuehas been investigatedand the issue seems to be fixed. In case you encounter it, just check the solutions above. If the app don’t want to update, just try to reinstall it. You will find aguide here. This isn’t the only issue you might have with the apps fromMicrosoft Store. You can also have the annoying error when the apps from the Storecannot be downloaded.
The apps are great, but there are many headaches that can occur while trying to use them. If you have any issues with one of them, just check our site for a fix and let us know in the comments if it helped you.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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