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Hot to Fix Microsoft Store if it Can’t Update
Find out how to update the Microsoft Store when it encounters issues
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Updated onSeptember 25, 2024
updated onSeptember 25, 2024
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The Microsoft Store can’t update for some, and that problem is usually caused by app corruption or incorrect region settings. Here’s how to fix it quickly.
What can I do if the Microsoft Store won’t update?
1. Change The Region Settings
Maybe the Microsoft Store is not updating apps because you’re in the unsupported region or your region somehow changed from your actual one.
To solve the problem all you need to do is to change your Region Format in the Control Panel and yourMicrosoftStoreapp should be able to update again.
2. Repair the Microsoft Store app
If changing the region didn’t help, you can try with repairing yourStoreapp in the Command Prompt. To do that, follow these steps:
3. Use the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
The next thing we’re going to try is running the built-in Store troubleshooter to make Microsoft Store update.
4. Reset the Store
Another widely used troubleshooting tool that’s tightly connected to the Windows Store is the WSReset command. You can use this command to reset the Store, and bring to its previous state, back when it had no issues updating.
5. Check the date and time
Some users reported that you can’t install Windows Store updates or any other updates if your date and time are wrong. So, make sure to get your time and date settings right before trying to update the Windows Store.
6. Reinstall a problematic app
If you have a problem with a certain app, it may block the entire Store and cause it to not update. So, go through all the apps installed on your computer, find and uninstall the troublesome one.
You can find the list of all the installed apps inSettings>Apps>Apps & features.
7. Perform the SFC scan
Another troubleshooting tool designed for dealing with various system errros within Windows, including the Windows Store, is the SFC scan. So, you can try and run this feature to resolve the problem with updating the Microsoft Store.
8. Update Windows / Delete updates
Windows updates are crucial for the system’s functioning. So crucial that some updates even determin whether your system will work better, or become broken. Because of that, it takes installing just one Windows update to solve your problem. And that’s what we’re going to do now.
To check for new updates, simply go to Settings > Updates & Security, and check for updates. If a new update is available, the app will install it automatically.
But as I said, a broken update can also cause a handful of issues. So, if installing a new update didn’t sovle the problem, try with uninstalling the most recent update. Maybe you’ll get more lucky.
After you finish trying out all of these solutions, try to see if you can update the Store.
So, here are the solutions for MicrosoftStoreupdating problems. After performing these solutions yourMicrosoftStoreshould be able to receive new updates on a regular basis.
If theMicrosoft Store is stuck on Pending, click the highlighted link for the right solutions to fix it. We also have a helpful guide on how tofix Microsoft Store if it’s not downloading anything.
If you have any other questions, suggestions, or these workarounds somehow didn’t work for you and Microsoft Store still won’t update, please tell us in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
