All software has bugs, but Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system is an interesting study of how annoying bugs can be. The free Windows 10 upgrade arrived on July 29 to receive rave reviews and lots of love from reviewers. Laptop and Desktop users love the operating system as it allows them to get the Start Menu back and offers Windows Store apps that are just as useful without the touchscreen. Windows 2-in-1 and tablet users love Windows 10 because it’s as touch-friendly as Windows 8, but with more advanced apps and services.
Not all Windows 10 is cute, though. The Windows Store, Microsoft’s dedicated app for buying and downloading apps, games, music and television shows, is quite problematic. Most of the time apps are downloaded from there. App updates in the Windows Store hang more often than they should, leaving you stuck with old versions and even delaying new app installations.
Here’s how to fix Windows Store updates stuck in Windows 10.
Before we get started, know that here are two methods to fix stuck Windows Store updates and downloads, and neither of them is particularly pretty. Microsoft’s own fix for the problem involves users diving into Command Prompt, an app that only the most hardcore users encounter.
Honestly, if you’re not big on Windows Store apps and don’t want them anyway, you can just ignore the crappy Windows Store updates until Microsoft can better fix the problem.
Fix Windows Store Updates Stuck with Command Prompt and Run
this Microsoft Answer Community Offers this complex and somewhat risky fix for Windows Store updates stuck in Windows 10.
First, press the key and the key on your keyboard at the same time.
Then select Command Prompt (Admin) from the list of options.
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Restart your Windows 10 device and check if app updates are working for you. Some users are reporting that this fix makes the Windows Store run again. I’m not a big fan of this because it forces users to tap into screens that are probably outside of their comfort zone. Users can also accidentally mess with system files. I tried this method and still lots of apps stuck.
Fix Stuck Windows Store Updates with a Reset
I remembered that when Microsoft’s fix didn’t work, Windows 10 – like Windows 7 – had a special reset button that allowed users to keep all their files and reinstall Windows around those files. Situations like this are stuck on Windows Store update issue where this button was created.
Before choosing this route, know that if you use the reset you will need to reinstall all your desktop apps. This includes things like iTunes and Microsoft Office 2013. Most programs can be re-downloaded from their makers’ websites, but if there is any software on the disc you’re installing, make sure you have it handy. What you will get after the reset is a completely new version of Windows 10 with only your files.
Press the button on your keyboard to bring up the Start Screen.
Click or tap in the lower left corner of the Start Screen.
Click or tap on
Click or tap on the menu on the left side of your screen. Fourth option from the top.
Click or tap below.
Click or tap on
Once your device has finished reinstalling Windows, you have Windows Store downloads working again. Good luck with Windows 10 and the new Windows Store.
