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Microsoft Store Purchased Moments Ago Notification: Fix
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Lately, there’s been a lot of concern amongst Windows users regarding a message within theMicrosoft App Store.
Apps they never downloaded, never used, or apps that were purchased years ago, either appear as beingpurchased moments ago, either as being purchasedtoday.
The Microsoft Store purchased moments ago notificatiom might appear because Microsoft Store either automatically downloaded the free apps or they simply came preinstalled withWindows 11.
There is no need to worry or get frustrated as there are a few easy ways to get rid of it, you just follow the steps below.
How do I get rid of the Microsoft Store purchased moments ago notification?
1. Run the troubleshooter
After you’ve finished with the troubleshooting process, you can go to the Microsoft Store again and verify if the error is still there.
If some of the apps still have the messagepurchased moments ago, move on to the next step as you may need to reset the cache.
2. Reset the Microsoft Store cache
By using this command, all the cache files in your Windows Store will be completely cleared and permanently deleted.
The cache contains the app’s data on your device including your sign-in details so you will need to log in again when opening Microsoft Store.
3. Update Microsoft Store
If you are havingtrouble updating Microsoft Store,you should take a look at our article and follow the steps to fix it.
Fixing is just as important as preventing so if you want to know how to prevent your Windows 11 to download apps & games automatically, keep reading our guide.
How do I prevent Windows 11 to automatically install apps?
1. Turn off automatic installation of apps / games without permission
2. Create a new Windows Key
Now is also a good time to uninstall the unwanted apps that were automatically installed by Microsoft as they will not come back again.
There you have it, three simple methods to fix the Microsoft Store purchased moments ago issue and two ways to prevent it from ever happening again, all you need to do is TO follow all the steps carefully and in order.
You should also take a look at this Windows 11 preview and find outwhat other apps are pre-bought or pre-installed on your new Windows 11 build.
If you want to ask us any questions, have a suggestion, or simply want to thank us, feel free to use the comments section below.
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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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