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Microsoft Store Not Downloading Anything in Windows 11 [Fix]
Is the Microsoft Store not installing apps in Windows 11? Services & cache need your attention first
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Updated onMay 28, 2024
updated onMay 28, 2024
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Microsoft Store in Windows 11offers several improvements over the previous iteration and is a vital part of the OS. But, many users, of late, reported that Windows 11 Microsoft Store is not downloading anything and installing apps.
One subjacent issue that is particularly frustrating is that theXbox app won’t installif you try to perform this operation from the Microsoft Store.
And that’s not the only problem. Sometimes, theStore keeps crashingor someapps are not showing up in the store. But in many cases, the underlying cause is the same. So, let’s go ahead and find out what to do if you can’t install apps in Microsoft Store.
Why is my Windows 11 Microsoft Store not installing apps?
Here are some of the reasons why Microsoft Store won’t install apps on Windows:
What can I do if the Microsoft Store is not downloading anything on Windows 11?
Before we try the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones that might do the trick:
If these don’t work and you still can’t install apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, head to the solutions listed next.
1. Relogin to Microsoft Store
If the current login session has run into an issue, re-logging into the Microsoft Store should help fix things when it’s not installing any apps. Also, if you haven’t yet signed in, make sure to do so.
2. Run the built-in troubleshooter
The built-in troubleshooter helps fix many issues with the Microsoft Store, so try that as well.
3. Reset Microsoft Store cache
Once done, check whether Microsoft Store is now installing apps in Windows 11. If not, head to the following method.
4. Run the System File Checker
Your system will now be checked for corrupt files; if it finds missing or corrupt files, it will repair them automatically.
After the process is complete, reboot your PC and see if this fixes Windows 11 Store not installing apps issue.
5. Make sure the critical services are running
6. Reset Microsoft Store
A reset is another effective troubleshooting method when Microsoft Store is not installing apps in Windows 11. You might lose the search history and stuff, but it will get Microsoft Store working again.
7. Perform an in-place upgrade
That’s it! If nothing has worked, an in-place upgrade is an ideal fix. It eliminates many issues with the OS that might prevent apps from running. And you wouldn’t lose the files or installed apps after the upgrade.
Now that you have gotten Microsoft Store to install apps in Windows 11 find out how toboost the PC’s performance.
If you stillcan’t install apps from the Microsoft Store, check out our dedicated guide for more help.
Also, do not forget to tell us which fix worked for you when the Microsoft Store was not downloading anything in Windows 11 in the comments section below.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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