Windows 10: Instagram App from Microsoft Store make my PC slow. Why is it?

I have tried many times to open Windows store Instagram app, on my HP laptop with Windows 10 latest version. It opens, but will not function as it is on my iPhone 11.


I feel like it slows down the processes in my Core i7 laptop. If i reboot my PC, will that helps to speed up everything? My laptop is 3 years old

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Unable to update Instagram from Microsoft Store

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate your effort to work on this. However, in order to help you further, please reply with the following details:

• What is the error message you receive when you try to update Instagram?
  
• Does this issue occur with any other application?
  

You can refer the following troubleshooting steps mentioned below and see if that helps:



Method 1: Resetting Store



Since you are unable to update Instagram, you can try resetting the Store application and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type wsreset and click on
   OK.
   
3. One Command Prompt window will open and will reset the Store.
   
4. Once Store is reset it will be relaunched. Once relaunched, please try updating Instagram.
   

Method 2: Uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram



If resetting store didn’t help, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps.
   
3. Click on Apps & features.
   
4. Scroll down, look for Instagram and click on it.
   
5. Click on Uninstall.
   
6. Once the app is uninstalled, Navigate to Store search for
   Instagram and install it.
   

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Cannot find the instagram app in the Microsoft App Store

Hi,



Unfortunately, Instagram app is not available in Windows Store. I would suggest you to contact Instagram support for any update regarding the availability:

Instagram-Hilfebereich



Hope it helps.