Windows 10: Can't download ANYTHING from Microsoft Store incl. Gamepass Beta app.

Hello there,

I'm being a bit lazy as I see there are many, many questions about the store. Please feel free to link to other solved threads.

I am unable to download any app or game from the Microsoft store onto my WIndows 10 laptop. Whenever I try nothing happens upon hitting the install button.

I'm also unable to install the Gamepass PC beta app. It just hangs when installing, with CPU usage at 0%.

I've tried WSReset.exe, which opens a cmd window that never closes I've left it open for 15 mins to test.

Troubleshooting the store app advises that the app is hanging, but doesn't fix it. Thanks for that.


I've followed every step in this guide here: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-fix-windows-store-app-issues-windows-10/ which involved the above checkes, registry editing and powershell scripting to reregister the app.


Nothing seems to work. Whilst I do now have improved performance when navigating the store, the basic issue still remains. It really is astoundng how bad the experience is.


Anyone have any suggestions? Many thanks in advance!

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