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From the issue description, I understand that you are unable to download and install Apps from Windows Store.
Let me ask you few questions.
1) What is the exact/complete error message?
2) Have you installed any third party antivirus or security software?
2) Have you installed any third party antivirus or security software?
3) Have you made any recent changes to the computer?
I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if the issue persists. The issue might be causing because of the third party security software or using proxy settings in Internet Explorer.
Method 1: Run the Modern User Interface App troubleshooter and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Please click on the link given, download the file save it and run the troubleshooter:
Step 2: Please go to the link given here and check if the issue gets resolved.
Please go through the following link for troubleshooting.
Refresh Windows Store App Download
In many cases, the Windows Store will automatically notify you if there’s a problem with an app and try to fix the problem. If the Store doesn’t notify you of the problem or you continue experiencing problems with an app.
What to do if you have problems with an app:
Method 2: Disable the proxy server and check.
a) Open Internet Explorer
b) Click Tools and then click Internet Options.
c)Then click the Connections tab.
d) Then click the LAN Settings button.
e) Then Uncheck the option which reads” Use a proxy server for your LAN”
f)Click apply and then ok.
a) Open Internet Explorer
b) Click Tools and then click Internet Options.
c)Then click the Connections tab.
d) Then click the LAN Settings button.
e) Then Uncheck the option which reads” Use a proxy server for your LAN”
f)Click apply and then ok.
Method 3: Clear the cache from Windows store.
Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (i.e., stores) it. By doing this, the browser doesn't have to newly retrieve files (including any images) from the remote web site each time you click Back or Forward. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently.
Please follow the steps given below.
Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (i.e., stores) it. By doing this, the browser doesn't have to newly retrieve files (including any images) from the remote web site each time you click Back or Forward. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently.
Please follow the steps given below.
a) Press 'Windows+R' key on the keyboard to open Run window.
b) In the Run window type 'wsreset.exe' and then click ok it will clear all the cache in Windows store
Please go to Windows Store and try to download any app after performing the steps given above.
b) In the Run window type 'wsreset.exe' and then click ok it will clear all the cache in Windows store
Please go to Windows Store and try to download any app after performing the steps given above.
Please move to the next method if the issue still persists.
Method 4: Temporality disable security software and check for the issue.
Please disable the Microsoft or any Security Systems if you have on your system.
Windows 10 Store Fix Download
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Please go to the link given below to follow as a reference.
Why can't I find or install an app from the Windows Store?
Method 5:
Please refer to the steps to perform SFC Scan:
Windows 10 Store App Not Working
a. Press “Windows Key + Q” to open Charms Bar.
b. Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.
c. On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.
d. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ without quotes and hit enter.
Note: It may ask for windows installation DVD to fix and to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs. Some files saved on your computer might get deleted when fixing corrupted files.
b. Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.
c. On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.
d. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ without quotes and hit enter.
Note: It may ask for windows installation DVD to fix and to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs. Some files saved on your computer might get deleted when fixing corrupted files.
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