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Which other Microsoft websites offer downloads?
In this section, you will find links to other Microsoft websites that offer downloads. Note that almost all of the downloads available from these websites can also be found in the Microsoft Download Center; however, the other Microsoft sites may offer services and information that you may not find in the Download Center.
If you are looking for downloads for the Windows operating system or for Microsoft Office, try using Windows Update, which helps you keep your computer up to date without requiring you to visit the Download Center.
- DirectX downloads
Get the latest version of Microsoft DirectX, and find other important DirectX updates for your version of Windows.
- Service Packs for Microsoft Products
Download service packs containing updates for system reliability, program compatibility, and security. See which service packs are currently available from Microsoft Help and Support.
- Windows Media Download Center
Amplify your play with Microsoft Windows Media Player, encoders, codecs, and other related downloads.
- Azure downloads
Get SDKs and tools for managing and interacting with Azure services
- Windows developer resources
Get downloads and tools for Windows development
- Code samples
Get started with Microsoft developer tools and technologies. Explore our samples and discover the things you can build.
Why are software updates necessary?
Microsoft is committed to providing its customers with software that has been tested for safety and security. Although no system is completely secure, we use processes, technology, and several specially focused teams to investigate, fix, and learn from security issues to help us meet this goal and to provide guidance to customers on how to help protect their PCs.
As part of the Microsoft software release process, all software released to the Download Center is scanned for malware before it is made available for public download. Additionally, after release, the software available from the Download Center is routinely scanned for malware. Microsoft recognizes that the threat environment is constantly changing and will continue to evolve over time, and we are committed to process improvements that will help protect our customers from malware threats
What can I find in the Microsoft Download Center, and how do I find what I’m looking for?
The Microsoft Download Center has recently been revised to better serve you as a one-stop shop for products available for purchase, in addition to products and downloads available for free. For your convenience, items available for purchase are linked directly to Microsoft Store. Items available as free downloads are linked to details pages, where you can learn more about them and initiate downloads.
If you would like Microsoft to scan your computer and recommend updates, please see the preceding question. If you would like to search for specific downloads, start by using one of these methods.
- To find products and downloads, in the navigation bar that appears across the center of the Download Center home page, click an icon.
- To search more specifically for a product or download, on the menu bar displayed near the top of the page, click a menu name and then click a product or download.
- To search by keyword, at the top of the page, in the Search Download Center search box, type the word or words you wish to search for.
On the Search results page, you may see the following:
- An Editor's choice listing of products and downloads, which are recommendations based on the search term.
- A Sort by box on the right side of the page. Click the down arrow, and select a display order for the search results.
- A list of Filter options on the left side of the page. Click a Filter option to narrow the list of items displayed in the search results. The Filter option operates together with the original search term to narrow the scope of search results.
When you see the item you’re interested in, click the item link to find out more about downloading or purchasing it.
Im getting this issue lately whenever i format a new laptop, microsoft store wont load and i get an error, cant search anything, or load the installed apps... even after full windows update still nothing...
I noticed few times when microsoft store get updated somehow, it runs fine, even though the set region is us... before that i never had such problem, microsoft store open normally, loads the apps and check for updates then auto update... now it does not load anything, only getting an error with no apps to show
Im not asking for a fix, im only asking if there is a way to manually update or install the newest version of microsoft store? Like normal software gets installed with an installation exe or something like that
Hi Mount Derick,
Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A!
I understand how frustrating it can be when the Microsoft Store or Windows Update fails to work properly. Here are some methods to fix update issues that you can try:
1 - Update via Microsoft Store itself:
- Open Microsoft Store > Click your profile picture
- Select Downloads and updates > Click Get updates
- Or click the Library icon > Get updates.
- If the Store has an update, it will install automatically.
2 - Force update
- Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator
- Run this command:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} - Restart your computer and try opening the Store again.
3 - Reset Microsoft Store cache
- Press Win + R > type
wsreset.exe> Enter - Wait for the prompt to run automatically
- The Store will reopen, try updating again
4 - Run the built-in troubleshooter
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters
- Select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
5 - Reset Windows Update components
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run the following prompts one by one
-
net stop wuauserv -
net stop bits -
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old -
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old -
net start wuauserv -
net start bits
-
- Then try updating again
If the issue persists, it could be very helpful for further analysis if you can provide additional information, such as specific error codes, the behaviors like if you're seeing a blank screen or crash when updating. Please understand that our initial reply may not immediately resolve the issue. However, with your help and more information, we can work together to find a solution.
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Hi Mount Derick, it's been a while and I'm just wondering if you can get your Microsoft Store working now. Any updates would be appreciated!
Dear John,
Thanks for the help. I tried every method, and none of them worked. The 3rd method (**Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.) did not even happen because it said I needed elevated permissions to run DISM. Do you have any other methods I could try to resolve this issue? I really need access to the Microsoft Store for my email amongst other things.
Kind Regards,
Ahmad
Please try this if it helps.
Please make sure to uninstall the Microsoft Store and Xbox app first.
**Uninstall the Microsoft Store app:
Press Windows key + X
Click and Run Windows PowerShell as Administrator. Copy and paste the command below then press Enter.
get-appxpackage *WindowsStore* | remove-appxpackage
**Uninstall the Xbox app
Open Settings then select Apps
Click Installed apps, find Xbox app
Click it then Uninstall
Once the two apps are uninstalled, install the Xbox app from the link below
https://aka.ms/XboxInstaller
Restart your computer then open the Xbox app
This will prompt to install the Microsoft Store app
Please check if the issue persists.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
It's very frustrating when someone wastes the user's time by copying and pasting the same generic solutions that anyone can obtain from the very first Google result: "Run the troubleshooter, update the app, restart your PC, reinstall the app and if all else fails then sent an email to tech support."
Hi Peter,
I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.
If you have tried below, let me know. Otherwise try it.
The following command would Reset and Reinstall Microsoft Store on your computer:
Press the Windows+R keys on the keyboard, or Right-click Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.
Type "WSRESET - i" without quotes.
Press Enter.
Wait for the process to complete.
The Microsoft Store is the only way I know to update any apps that come pre-installed with Windows 10. To update those apps, you open the Microsoft Store, click 'Downloads and updates' and 'Get Updates'.
My question is "can we accomplish the same goal by command-line? either using Command Prompt or PowerShell? And if there is a command-line option for 'getting and installing app updates', can we schedule or execute that command remotely?