Unable to download anything on Microsoft store. Stuck on give us a few minutes.

Question

Hi there,

I can't download anything on Microsoft store and its stuck on "give us a few minutes". First I tried to download HEVC Video Extensions and I thought it was the app then I tried another one and another one again then I realized that its not the apps I'm downloading but I think there is an issue with the store itself.

I tried different steps recommended by microsoft support but its not working any of it either.

I hope you can help me with this.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Currently, several users are reporting the same error when trying to use the Microsoft Store.

This may be a server error; ideally, wait until they resolve it and try again later.

Answer 2

Answer 3

If you're experiencing issues with the Microsoft Store being stuck on "give us a few minutes" while trying to download apps, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly.
2. Restart Microsoft Store: Close the Microsoft Store app completely and reopen it.
3. Reset Microsoft Store: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Microsoft Store, click on the three dots next to it, and select "Reset".
4. Check Microsoft Store Install Service: Press Windows Key + S, type services.msc, and find the Microsoft Store Install Service. Ensure it is running; if not, right-click and select "Start".
5. Disable VPN/Antivirus: If you have a third-party VPN or antivirus software, try disabling it temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
6. Re-register Microsoft Store: Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:

      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
   

   After running the command, restart your computer.
7. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows is up to date by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to check if there are any policies blocking the Microsoft Store or if specific endpoints required for the Store are being blocked by a firewall or proxy.

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References:

• Troubleshoot Microsoft Store app download failures
• Microsoft Store not working – unable to download or update any apps