15 Ways to Fix Microsoft Store Not Downloading Apps or Games Issue
More and more developers are listing their applications on the Microsoft Store. It's so much easier to find and download apps. It's also a great way to push updates and find new customers.
Let's see what we can do. We will start with some simple solutions.
1. Update of the operating system
You knew it was going to happen. Press Windows + I to open Settings, and then click Updates and Security.
This is where you can search for new operating system updates and install them. These are also recommended for security reasons.
2. Restart store, restart the computer
It's a simple trick that works sometimes. This may be due to a problem or a random connection error. Close Microsoft Store and restart it to see if the download is working again or not. You can try restarting your computer once before trying.
3. Internet settings
Does your internet work? Is it fast enough? Check your internet connection once to make sure. Try to connect to another Wi-Fi network. You can also use your mobile as a point of access. Fast.com is a good place to check download speeds. Check your router and all the wires.
4. Pending Downloads
Are there any pending downloads in the Microsoft Store? This is a common reason for delay. Your download will not start until the previous tasks are completed. Typically, Microsoft Store downloads 2 or 3 apps simultaneously, but may not always be the case. Open Microsoft Store and click on the menu to open Downloads and Updates.
You can see all pending and available downloads here. See if something is in queue.
If you are in a hurry, cancel other downloads to give priority to the one you need.
5. Date and time
It's a rare case but it can happen to anyone. Check the date and time on your computer to make sure it is correct. Otherwise, this could be the reason why Microsoft Store is running erratically. In fact, a wrong date and time often interrupts applications that connect to the Internet.
Right-click on the time and select Adjust Date / Time to open the settings and edit them from there. You can also set it to automatic or manual, depending on which one is not working.
6. Storage space
For a computer, Windows can sometimes be pretty stupid. Consider this. If you do not have enough storage space in the download drive, did you think that Microsoft Store would calculate this before starting a download? Nope. It will begin downloading and then stop half-way when it runs out of space. Well, you know what to do now.
See the following point for information on how to change the location of the application / game.
7. Change the download location
Here is another reason to change your download location before starting a download. He is known to help with reader-related errors. Open the settings again and click Storage.
Select Change where new content is saved.
It is here that you can change the default download location, often the C: drive, to another drive.
8. Troubleshooting
You can solve many built-in features and applications. Open Settings and search for and troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Store applications. This will also help with the store itself, as it is also an application.
Click Apply Repair Automatically and select Next to continue.
Follow the instructions on the screen after that. You can also search and troubleshoot network problems if you are confronted with them, using Troubleshooting.
Windows Update is another problem to solve. It is closely related to Microsoft Store. Find and resolve issues with Windows Update.
9. Antivirus and Malware
Run an antivirus scan to make sure your computer is not infected. It can not only steal your data, but also break applications and system settings. Download and run Malwarebytes if you do not already have it on your computer.
10. Clear the cache
Open the Start menu and type 'wsreset' without the quotation marks. Click Run as administrator to run this command. Click Yes if you are prompted to give administrator rights. You will briefly see the command prompt launch.
It's a window with a black background. This will clear the Microsoft Store cache. You may need to reconnect. Do it and see if it fixes the download error of applications or games on Microsoft Store.
11. Reset the Microsoft Store
Open the settings and click Applications.
Locate Microsoft Store in the list and click on the name to display advanced options.
Scroll and little and you will see the Reset button.
This is not mandatory, but I would recommend a reboot at this point. Check if the download of the application or games is still pending or blocked in Microsoft Store.
12. Clean Minimally and Safe Mode
There may be a conflict of applications responsible because Microsoft Store does not download applications or games. Try these two methods to see if you can find the culprit.
13. Register Microsoft Store
Locate and open Powershell with Administrator rights on the Search menu.
Enter the command below to re-register Microsoft Store on your computer. This can solve a lot of problems related to the application.
"& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"
14. Reset Windows Update
Type Services on the Start menu and click Run as administrator.
Find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and select Stop.
Open the File Explorer and navigate to the folder structure below.
C:Windows
You are looking for a folder named SoftwareDistribution. Rename it to SoftwareDistribution.old.
Return to the Services window and restart the Windows Update service. Just like you stopped it. Try to download this application or game again from the Microsoft Store.
15. Restore or reset Windows
Try to restore your computer if nothing works. Try to reset your computer if the restore does not work. These two steps are often recommended as a last resort when nothing else resolves an error or critical issue.
Fix it
Microsoft Technical Support has compiled a short list of troubleshooting steps if you can not install specific games. These steps will not work for applications. Try them if none of the above works in your favor. As always, if you have found another way or something that works, share it with us in the comments below.
Then: Si vous pouvez télécharger des applications de Microsoft Store sans obtenir les vitesses souhaitées, cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour savoir quoi faire.