So you've been up and running on Windows 10, and everything has been going great. Then one day, you suddenly see a list of apps queued up in the Windows Store waiting to update and stuck in the 'pending' state.
I don’t recommend uninstalling any apps on your phone, since you likely won’t be able to download them again until the issue is resolved. Also, you’d lose any saved data for that app. Again, the vast majority of apps and games in Marketplace should install without trouble. The bug in iOS can be the reason why iPhone won’t download or update apps. If there is a new iOS version available, it is advisable to download and install it. Let me know 🙂. This doesn’t work i go to download any app in app store and press get then install but it has the wait sign for about 2 seconds and just says install and get. Windows 8 won't let me install apps. Thread starter taymarie22; Start date Dec 25, 2013; Forums. Every time I go to download an app from the store, it either says that it couldn't download the app because my PC 'does not reach the minimal software requirements' or it'll say that something went wrong with the purchase and it couldn.
- This took me to Windows Firewall that showed the firewall was off. I just posted about this bug in Microsoft Community, so make sure you're following the thread. I can't download or update apps via Windows Store - Microsoft.
- I can't download or update apps via Windows Store - Microsoft Community Thank you, I just replied to your post on this. I hope this gets someone's attention (Hey, a girl can dream).
Microsoft said this morning that they have fixed the Store issues, although some users are still experiencing them. If you fall into that camp, you will want to read on for a possible fix!
The natural reaction probably is to close and reopen the Store or to reboot your computer when that doesn't work. But if you are like most people who have experienced this issue, you are still stuck with the problem.
Here is a list of steps you can take to get the Store working and your apps downloading again.
Once you've tried restarting your computer (Start > Power > Restart), the next step is to log out of the Windows Store and then log in again with your Microsoft account.
Log off
- Open the Windows Store app
- Click on the account logo in the upper-right corner of the app, then click on your account name
- Click on you account name in the new box, then click Sign out
- Click on the icon in the upper-right corner again, then click Sign in and choose your account name again
Reset the Store Cache
If that does not get the Store working again, close out of the app, then try resetting the Store cache:
- Click Start, then type 'wsreset' and select wsreset
- When the Store app opens, see if your downloads are working
Troubleshoot Windows Update
If resetting the Store cache doesn't fix it, the next thing to try is troubleshooting Windows Update, which is closely ties to the Windows Store:
- Click Start, then type 'troubleshooting'
- Select the Troubleshooting option
- Under System and Security, click on Fix problems with Windows Update
- Follow the prompts, then test out the Store app
Reset Windows Update (Caution)
The final thing that you can do to get the Store working again is to reset Windows Update completely. And before proceeding, you should be warned that messing around with Windows system files can lead to problems, so do this at your own risk:
- Click Start, then type 'services' and select the Services desktop app
- Find the Windows Update service, right-click on it, then select Stop
- Next, open File Explorer and navigate to the C:Windows directory
- Right-click on the SoftwareDistribution folder, then rename it to SoftwareDistribution.OLD or any name of your choosing
- Go back to the Services app and restart the Windows Update service
- Test your Store downloads
This final step is the one that ultimately worked for me, but it is a 'nuclear option' and I do not recommend trying it first.
Have you run into this problem with Windows 10? Be sure to chime in below in the comments to let us know if anything worked for you.
Source: Technipages
Windows Store Won't Download Apps
When I try to access Windows Store on my Surface Pro/Rt tablet or Windows 8 computer, I get the error message “We weren’t able to connect to the Store. This might have happened because of a server problem or the network connection timed out. Please wait a few minutes and try again.” Now the Windows 8 App Store can’t connect to the Internet. Skype and Netflix apps won’t load at all.
How to fix app store won’t connect issues
* Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon at the top right of the screen, and select “Internet Options” from the menu. Go to Connections tab, click the LAN Settings > uncheck “Use a proxy server for your LAN box (There settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).
* Press Windows + C Keys, type “Date and Time” and open the system clcok. Make sure you have setup to the correct time. Then log off your account and then log in again.
* If you have installed Kaspersky or Norton 360, you need to trust app.html with firewall setting or re-install the software.
Update: Fix Windows app store not loading