Windows 10: Cannot update windows, nor can I download install apps in the Microsoft Store.

Hello. Upon trying to download a game from the Microsoft Store, I came across this error:

I tried to reset the app, that did not work. I tried the troubleshooter for the Microsoft Store, did not work. I also tried a clean boot: nope. And while searching for a method to correct that error, I noticed that I could not update windows:

I tried to download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog but that did not work. I'm not the most tech savvy person, so I'd appreciate any help I could get. Thanks.



*Moved from Insider forum*

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Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

"Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

"Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now."

http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-purging-lot-low-quality-apps-windows-store

 

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Apps listed in the Store need to be approved by MS, otherwise you can download/install apps the same as you did on Windows 7. All "Metro" apps though must be installed by using the Store, afaik anyways.