MS Store is stuck on updating. Non functional

Question

I have tried everything I can find for hours. This thing just will not work. Repair, wsreset, sfc /scannow, registry edits. you name it.

Nothing has worked.

Answer 1

Please try this if it helps.

Uninstall Microsoft Store app

Press Windows key+X then select Windows PowerShell/Terminal (Admin)

Copy and paste the command below then press Enter

get-appxpackage *WindowsStore* | remove-appxpackage

After that, open Microsoft Edge

Please try to visit https://store.rg-adguard.net/

In the drop-down list left-side menu, select PackageFamilyName. While on the right side, select Retail

Search for:

Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe

Click the check mark

Download: Microsoft.WindowsStore_22512.1401.6.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle(116.61 MB)

In case it was blocked from the browser, click 3 dots next to the download file

Select Keep > Keep anyway to complete the download process

Double-click the downloaded file to install

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Answer 2

I recommend creating a new local administrator account.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-user-accounts-in-windows-104dc19f-6430-4b49-6a2b-e4dbd1dcdf32

After that, please try not to sign in with any Microsoft Account from the Microsoft Store app.

Answer 3

Hi, good day!

Please try to sign-out your Microsoft Account from the Microsoft Store app then see if this fixes the issue.

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

Answer 4

This did not work either.

Answer 5

If the Microsoft Store is stuck on updating and you have already tried various troubleshooting steps like repair, wsreset, sfc /scannow, and registry edits, here are a few additional steps you can try:

1. Check Microsoft Store Install Service:
   • Press Windows Key + S and type in services.msc.
   • Find the Microsoft Store Install Service. If it's running, right-click it and select Restart. If it's disabled, change it to Automatic, click Start, and then OK.
2. Verify Microsoft Store Registration:
   • Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:

          Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore*
     

   • If Microsoft Store isn't registered, you can re-register it using:

          Add-AppxPackage -Register -DisableDevelopmentMode "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_*
     

3. Check Firewall/Proxy Settings:
   • Ensure that your firewall or proxy isn't blocking the necessary endpoints for Microsoft Store. You may need to check your network settings or consult your network administrator.
4. Use Windows Package Manager (winget):
   • If you need to install or manage apps, you can use winget to bypass the Microsoft Store. For example:

          winget install <App name>
     

5. Change Region Settings:
   • Sometimes changing your region to the United States can help resolve issues with the Microsoft Store.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider resetting your Windows installation or reaching out to Microsoft support for further assistance.

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References:

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