Windows 10: can't buy off the microsoft store

ive had this issue for a while and ive tried everything ive found online from rebooting the store app, updating it, restarting my pc, changing payment method all of that and i still cant buy anything off the app. yet i can buy from the microsoft store website. i think its also effecting other things such as gamepass for pc as whenever i downloaded a game from game pass it would come up saying i have an error signing in. when i go to buy off the store app it will load as if its trying to do something then the buy button will re appear and it will have done nothing, hopefully someone here can he

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Unable to rent or buy Movies from Microsoft store

Hello Josh,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Do you receive any error while buying or renting Movies?
   
2. Were you able to buy or rent movies from Microsoft store with the same Microsoft account previously?
   
3. Have you tried using the Microsoft store website to buy or rent movies?
   

I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



Method 1:



Verify the region, date & time settings.

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
   
2. Tap or click Time & language.
   
3. Select either Date & time or Region & language and check all settings.
   

Method 2:



Reset the Microsoft store app.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for ‘Run’.
   
2. In Run dialog box, type ‘wsreset’ and hit enter.
   

For more information you can refer the articles
limits on the money in your Microsoft account and

How to buy or rent Movies & TV content on Windows 10.



Also, for a quick status check the payments option under your Microsoft account, you can also contact our

customer support team.



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

App store and Microsoft account

Thank you for the advice

I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store

 

Issues with Microsoft Store.

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In-order to get more clarity on this issue and to assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, reply with answers to the below questions:

1. Are you referring to a credit/debit card or a Microsoft gift card?
   
2. Are you facing issue while adding a card or while making a payment through the card?
   
3. What exactly happens when you try to use the card?
   
4. Are you receiving any error messages?
   

If you’re having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some basic steps that you can try to get things working again. I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the article on
Troubleshoot problems when paying for something from Microsoft Store.

For additional information, you may also refer the article on
Microsoft Store help and check if that helps.

We await your response.

Regards,

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator