We have a guide detailing how you can fix Microsoft Store slow download issues. Open other internet-dependent apps and check if they work. For wired connections, unplug the ethernet cable or modem and plug it back in. A proxy or VPN connection could also interfere with app download and installation on the Microsoft Store. With VPN and proxy servers disabled, try downloading from the Microsoft Store and check if it goes through. In the Processes tab, select Microsoft Store and click the End task button at the bottom-right corner of the window. Reopen Microsoft Store and try downloading the app s again. The Microsoft Store may fail to process app downloads if your computer has incorrect date and time settings.

One more thing: scroll to the Synchronize your clock section and select the Sync now button. Return to the Microsoft Store and check if you can now download apps. So if your apps get stuck in the download queue, launch the File Explorer and confirm that you have enough storage space on your hard disk to accommodate the app s. If you have multiple hard drives connected to your computer, make sure you configure Windows to save new apps on the drive with sufficient storage space. Microsoft Store generates and stores temporary files called Cache Data on your computer.

These files help Microsoft Store perform faster on your computer. However, when these files get corrupt, they sometimes cause the Microsoft Store to malfunction. Clear the Microsoft Store cache and check if that restore app downloads and installation. Close the Microsoft Store windows and type wsreset in the search box. Windows will launch the Microsoft Store automatically after clearing the cache. Try downloading an app and check if it goes through. This entails signing out of your Microsoft account from the Microsoft Store app and signing back in. Click the profile icon at the top-right corner of the Microsoft Store app and select your account. Could you confirm if this also happens in the default Administrator account? Try installing your apps. If the problem still persists exe file then click Run as administrator.

Accept the End User License Agreement: Select the option Upgrade this PC now if you want to upgrade right away, Click Next Accept the End User License Agreement. Wait while Windows 10 setup does one final check to ensure your system is ready. Windows 10 setup will check if you have enough disk space. Please note, you have the option of choosing what you would like to keep, which includes personal files, apps and settings. If you want to perform a new install or just keep your files click Change what to keep. Once you have chosen the desired options, click Install to begin. This will be your screen for a little while. During the installation, your computer will restart several times. After the first restart, Windows 10 setup will resume. You will notice the setup experience has once again been refined from the previous animated circle. This will be your screen for a while.

When complete, Windows 10 setup will restart automatically. Sign into your account. If the previous steps didn't fix the problem, and you're still seeing apps pending or stuck downloading, you can reset the Microsoft Store app using the Settings app. After you complete the steps, the app will reset and delete the app data to resolve common problems when it isn't working correctly. Once you complete the steps, the app should be reinstated on your Windows 10 installation, and if everything is working correctly, apps should no longer get stuck downloading. In the rare case that the same problem continues to happen, you can try switching to a new account of Windows Alternatively, you can also reset your device to factory default settings to resolve the problem with Microsoft Store app.

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Ask a new question. This issue might be caused if proxy connection is enabled. Method I suggest you to Reset store cache. Follow the steps:. a Right Click the Start screen bottom left hand corner b Click "Run" c Type: "WSReset. exe" and hit enter. If you are using a proxy connection, then try disabling proxy and then try to download. Disable Proxy Connections and check. a Open Internet Explorer b Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options c Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings d Uncheck the Use Proxy server e Click Apply and Ok to save changes. I suggest you to Check date and time. a On the start screen type "Date and Time" and open it from the settings option. b Correct the date and time if it is wrong as well as the Time Zone. Why can't I find or install an app from the Windows Store? I suggest you to refer to the link. I suggest you to run the app troubleshooter. Refer to the link. Refer: What to do if you have problems with an app.

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Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit 2 people found this reply helpful. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I just bought this computer a few days ago and every time I try to download from the store it shows an error message of 0xF Have tred everything that people suggest with no luck. Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. When I try to download new apps or update ones I already have, they just get stuck in "pending".

I can't find any solution that works and when I finally thought that I fixed it as soon as I tried to update MSN Sports it stopped working again. Please help! This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Replies 4 . Hi Anthony, Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Share this information to assist you better, 1 Are you able to open the apps that are already installed? Follow the methods for troubleshooting steps. Method 1: I suggest you to Reset store cache. Follow the steps: a Right Click the Start screen bottom left hand corner b Click "Run" c Type: "WSReset. exe" and hit enter Method 2: If you are using a proxy connection, then try disabling proxy and then try to download. Follow the steps: a Open Internet Explorer b Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options c Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings d Uncheck the Use Proxy server e Click Apply and Ok to save changes.

Method 3: I suggest you to Check date and time. Follow the steps: a On the start screen type "Date and Time" and open it from the settings option. Method 4: Why can't I find or install an app from the Windows Store? diagcab Refer: What to do if you have problems with an app. Thank you. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to A. User's post on November 29, In reply to TerryPeeples's post on April 6, same problem here. tried everything. had a tech help well a few techs. bad connection had me up all night.

turned out being a corrupt profile or account. they ran a test user profile and it downloaded. it was some months back so info is a little shaky. hopefully this may help. Same problem also, new PC. This site in other languages x. Čeština Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Bokmål Polski Português Suomi Svenska Türkçe Ελληνικά Русский עברית العربية ไทย 한국어 中文 简体 中文 繁體 日本語.

So, you actually tried the repair upgrade and it did not work? You will notice the setup experience has once again been refined from the previous animated circle. Please refresh the page and try again. Microsoft Store generates and stores temporary files called Cache Data on your computer. Same problem also, new PC. Read Sodiq's Full Bio. Try downloading an app and check if it goes through.

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