Windows 10: Download/Install button missing in Windows Store

This problem was brought up a couple of years ago, and apparently resolve in a Windows update. However, I just picked up a new HP notebook yesterday. After spending the day scratching the surface on installing software, I went to the Windows Store, and found that the download (or Get)/Install buttons were not there. I have two other Windows 10 computers, one with Win 10 1703, and one with 1709. The store is fine on both of them. The new one is on 1703.

I've tried previously posted suggestion, wsreset, troubleshooter, checking the date and time, and non of those work.

Help!

:)

 

missing download button in microsoft store

Hi,

To address your concern, kindly run the troubleshooter for
Windows apps.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

missing download button in microsoft store

Recently I bought a dell inspiron 15-5000 series laptop, and I tried to download saavn but no download button was displayed in my store. I tried more than three times but button is not appearing.

 

Hello Jeff, *Smile

Did you already check in the 3 dots menu for the "Downloads and updates" option to then see "Get updates" there?

*Arrow Check for App Updates in Windows 10 Store Apps Features Tutorials

 

The Get Updates button updates apps that are already installed. I'm set up for automatic updates, but I pressed it anyway just because you suggested it. My problem is the missing Get - Install - Launch button.

 

I was hoping that you may have had an update for the Store to sort it for you.

A repair install is a bit drastic, but it should normally fix this for you without losing anything.

*Arrow Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade Installation Upgrade Tutorials

 

There is a tech at Microsoft remotely working on it as I type. I'll let you know what happens. I'm kind of thinking that an update to 1709 might work, but I'm holding off on that.

 

Well, he just started the 1709 update. I put that on my tablet last week, and it ran for hours. He's got me on mute, so I can't say anything.

 

He said he couldn't stay on the line while this thing ran all night. He thinks it will work, and I think it has a chance, so we'll see. I'll get back to you.

 

The update just completed. I'm on 1709 now, but no joy with the Store problem. It's the same :-(

 

Are you signed in with an MS account ?

 

I'm on the phone with another tech right now. He set up another account, and it worked *Smile He said my profile on the account on this * pc was corrupted (or something like that). He's in the process of moving all my stuff to the new account.

* By this pc, I meant the notebook with the problem, not the desktop I using for this messsage *Wink

 

He just finished up. I just have to redo some settings, set the taskbar and desktop back to the way I had it, but the problem is fixed.