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Apps Saying I'm Offline When I'm Not

Anonymous
2018-01-28T03:22:40+00:00

Hello, my laptop's apps started to appear offline, and I don't know why, but I'd like to know how to fix this issue. These are the apps that appear offline:

  1. Microsoft Store 
  2. Microsoft Edge 
  3. Minecraft 
  4. Skype 
  5. Netflix 

Xbox App 

I've tried resolving the microsoft store issue with some of its steps, but I've tried a couple and they haven't worked, I've tried hooking up an ethernet cable and using a wireless network connection, but it still appears offline on all these apps. As for my other apps such as Google Chrome or other apps I've downloaded online they work fine online, so I'd guess the apps from the Microsoft store and the store itself is the main issue. I'd like to continue using these apps, but they open up as if I'm not connected to the internet. Please help, and thanks.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-28T03:43:24+00:00

    Start by running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down to the bottom

    Click Windows Store Apps

    Click Run the troubleshooter

    When complete try opening the Store again.

    Also check if the Store works in another user account.

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: wsreset.exe

    Hit Enter

    Do this a couple times then try launching the Store again.

    Your Antivirus might be interfering with the Store, try disabling it 'temporarily' to see if it launches.

    Check Windows Update and install the latest updates. Sometimes Microsoft releases infrastructure fixes for the Store through Windows Update.

    You can also try resetting the store app using the following instructions:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-windows-...

    If that does not work, try resetting the software distribution folder:

    Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.

    1. Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    Type each of the following then hit Enter

    taskkill /f /fi "SERVICES eq wuauserv"multiple times

    net stop cryptSvc

    net stop bits

    net stop msiserver

    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

    When complete, hit Enter, then restart, then try updating again.

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  2. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-01-28T03:28:12+00:00

    Option 1: Run Windows App troubleshooter

    Windows Key+X

    Click Settings

    Click Update & security

    Click Troubleshoot

    Scroll down to the bottom

    Click Windows Store Apps

    Click Run the Troubleshooter

    Option 2: Reset Windows Store

    1. Press Windows key + X, and click on Command Prompt (Admin). If prompted for an administrative password, kindly provide the password
    2. Type WSreset.exe and click Enter.
    3. Restart Windows store.
    4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 few times, launch Store App

    Option 3: Create a New User Account and login with this new User Account

    1. Press Windows key + I to open up Settings.
    2. Head to Accounts and choose Family & Other Users.
    3. Select Add someone else to this PC under Other Users.
    4. Select I don't have this person's sign-in information.
    5. Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
    6. Create the user and select Next.
    7. Make the new account an administrator account.
    8. Under Other users, select the new user account you created, and then select Change account type.
    9. Select Administrator, and then select OK

    Option 4: Check your Antivirus

    Update your AV to the latest

    Temporarily uninstall / disable AV

    Option 5: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

    1. Type Control in Windows Start Search
    2. Click Control Panel
    3. Change View by from Category to Large Icons/Small Icons.
    4. Click on Troubleshooting and then select View all.
    5. Select Windows Update and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Option 6: Reregister Store App

    Type Powershell in Windows Start Search box

    Right click on Powershell and Run As Administrator

    Copy following and paste into Powershell and hit Enter

    PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"

    Option 7: Reset Software Distribution Folder

    Disconnect from internet - Both wifi and wired

    Restart your computer

    Type Cmd in Windows Start Search Bx\ox

    Right click on Cmd > Run As Administrator

    Copy and paste following one by one and Enter

    taskkill /F /FI "SERVICES eq wuauserv" (do this multiple times)

    net stop cryptSvc

    net stop bits

    net stop msiserver

    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

    rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

    When complete, Enter, then reboot the computer > Try downloading again.

    Option 8: Run SFC and DISM

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Option 9: Boot in Normal mode

    Type msconfig in Windows Start Search box

    Click on msconfig.exe

    Select Normal startup

    Reboot your computer

    Option 10: Turn ON / OFF Windows Firewall

    Option 11: Make sure that date and time is correct on your computer

    Option 12: Licensing on Windows Store is not synced

    Go to Windows Store

    Press Windows Key + C

    Open Settings

    Select App Updates

    Sync Licenses

    Option 13: If nothing works, perform a repair upgrade of Windows

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-28T19:37:36+00:00

    Thanks E for Excel, Option 13 worked for me, and everything is working perfectly, thank you so much!

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