That also didn’t work.

The issue was resolved after I re-installed windows but this time I enabled all data collection in the initial set up. I guess in order to have an okay user experience you need to sacrifice your privacy. Thanks Microsoft! :D

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GeeksforGeeks
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Fix Microsoft Store Not Downloading Apps - GeeksforGeeks
August 21, 2025 - Step 1: If an app still won't install through the Microsoft Store after an update, you may have Corrupted System Files. Execute the SFC and DISM commands one after the other. ... Step 2: After running the SFC Command, run the DISM command now, ...
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Microsoft Learn
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Troubleshoot Microsoft Store app download failures - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Store requires specific endpoints to be accessible to install or update apps. For example, Microsoft Store needs Windows Update endpoints to be accessible to install and update apps. See Manage connection endpoints for Windows 11 Enterprise for information about the required endpoints and other system components.
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Microsoft Support
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Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support
Make sure that your app works with Windows 11. For more info, see Your app doesn't work with Windows. Update Microsoft Store. Select Start, then from the apps list, select Microsoft Store. In Microsoft Store, select Library > Get updates.
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Windows Central
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How to fix stuck downloading apps in Microsoft Store on Windows 11 | Windows Central
June 10, 2023 - Although Microsoft is proactively improving the store as it wants you to use it exclusively to download apps, games, and entertainment, the Microsoft Store sometimes has problems. Some of the most common issues include apps stuck in a pending state and queuing up for a long time waiting to download updates. If you have already tried restarting the system, installing the latest system updates, and there are no networking issues with the device, and you're still experiencing problems, Windows 11 offers a few ways to get apps downloading again.
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Pureinfotech
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How to fix Microsoft Store not working on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech
July 16, 2025 - Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} Once you complete the steps, you can reopen the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 to download and install apps.
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Microsoft Support
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I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support
You might see an app from Microsoft Store available on your PC, but not on another PC, or your Xbox. Your PC was recently updated, but wasn't restarted. If updates for Windows were recently installed, you'll need to restart your PC before you can install apps from Microsoft Store.
Find elsewhere
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Eleven Forum
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Windows 11 Can't install any app from microsoft store | Windows 11 Forum
March 15, 2025 - ... On both of my machines I always get error Code: 0x80070005. Dont't know what to do. Anybody an idea? ... Open the Run dialog box (Windows Key + R). Type wsreset.exe and press Enter. This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the Microsoft Store cache for your account in Windows ...
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Reddit
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r/WindowsHelp on Reddit: Microsoft Store unable to download or update apps on Windows 11.
December 3, 2023 -

Hey!

Since I performed a clean install of Windows 11 on my new drive, the Microsoft Store is not able to update apps anymore. When selecting a new app to download or when updating an existing app, the library shows "Pending" or "Downloading" on the app. I waited for an hour and none have finished yet.

In the screenshot below, you can see the behaviour: https://imgur.com/a/hrD1mIX

Things I have tried:- Performed a clean install of Windows 11 (twice)
- Updated Windows to latest version|
- Under the Microsoft Store app options selected repair and reset.|
- Signed out and back in again in the Microsoft store
- Ran wsreset.exe
- Ran Windows store apps troubleshooter (says it couldn't identify any problems)
- Used System File Checker, as explained here (which reported no issues)
- Re-registered the store app using: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

None of these seem to have solved the issue. Does anyone know anything else I can try? Thanks!

-- Update --

This issue seemed to be on Microsoft's end, and was automatically resolved for me today (dec, 3rd).

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Holy s**t. A lot of people having the EXACT issue as me. Literally just built a new PC for my kid's friend. went to update the apps so he could play his game pass games and everything installed but Gambar, Windows Web Experience Pack and the Xbox app. Been looking for a fix for HOURS. Also attempted to update apps on my own PC and the same thing happened but it was only Windows Web Experience Pack that wouldn't update. Hopefully there's a fix soon.
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Temporary Solution for Users Looking to Solely use the Xbox App: - Open the "Microsoft Store App" - Search for "Xbox Insider Hub" and click "Get" - Let the Microsoft Store download and Install it (It will work unlike the other apps) - This download will take time so be patient and don't touch the other frozen updates - Open Xbox Insider Hub when it's finished - Go to Previews and scroll down to PC Gaming - Click on it and Join the Preview Program - Let it install, this process also takes a long time. - Once "Pending" turns into "Manage" - Restart your PC - Once back to Windows, open the Microsoft Store, Click Library (Bottom) - Click the three dots on each frozen app update and click "Cancel Download" - After all have been closed, click on the "Get Updates" Button - Install the Xbox App - This one took about 15 minutes but it DID WORK this time. So be super patient. - Open Xbox App after it downloads and enjoy the beta version for now Hopefully Microsoft fixes this issue soon, it drove me insane. Cheers everyone!
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Medium
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Microsoft Store Not Working on Windows 11: Causes and Fixes | by UATeam | Medium
December 8, 2024 - Outdated system files may cause compatibility issues with the Microsoft Store. Open Settings and go to Windows Update. Click Check for updates. Download and install any available updates, then restart your computer. If the Store app itself is corrupted, repairing or resetting it can resolve the issue.
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Microsoft Learn
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anything thats on microsoft store not downloading and im trying to figure out why and fix - Microsoft Q&A
In the meantime, if you have already run the wsreset.exe command and reset the Microsoft Store app, you can try running the legacy troubleshooter from Microsoft. Here's how: > Keep the download process in the Microsoft Store going. > Press Start and search for "Find and fix problems with Windows Store Apps", then click it to open.
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Groovy Post
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Microsoft Store Not Working on Windows 11: 8 Fixes
November 13, 2024 - If the Microsoft Store stops working for you, one of the quickest options to resolve it is to restart Windows 11. Restarting your system clears out app data that’s potentially conflicting and provides a fresh start.
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Windows Report
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Microsoft Store Not Downloading Anything in Windows 11 [Fix]
May 28, 2024 - A reset is another effective troubleshooting method when Microsoft Store is not installing apps in Windows 11. You might lose the search history and stuff, but it will get Microsoft Store working again. Go to Microsoft’s official website, and download the ISO file for Windows 11.
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SlashGear
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Microsoft Store Not Working In Windows 11? Here's How To Fix It - SlashGear
August 2, 2024 - Hence, you should start by verifying your network connection with an internet speed test. After that, try restarting your Windows computer to resolve any temporary issues that might be affecting the store.