Windows 10: Microsoft won't download or launch apps.

Discus and support Microsoft won't download or launch apps. in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; I've had this issue for about a month now, if I try to launch an app it will freeze, and if I try downloading apps in the store they stay at "Starting... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by Nick 8227, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. NICK 8227
    Nick 8227 Win User

    Microsoft won't download or launch apps.


    I've had this issue for about a month now, if I try to launch an app it will freeze, and if I try downloading apps in the store they stay at "Starting download". I tried troubleshooting but it showed no errors, I've tried every solution I could find online and still nothing has changed. tis issue also happens with windows optional features. If anyone knows a fix for this please help. Thank you.

    :)
     
    Nick 8227, Dec 11, 2020
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  2. JORISKURSTJENS
    JorisKurstjens Win User

    Get Windows 10 App won´t launch

    Hello all,

    I hope someone can help me. Finally after a lot of manual updates, my Get Windows 10 app is showing in the taskbar.

    However, now when I left click it, right click Get Windows 10, right click Check your Update status, the app launches and immediately closes down again.

    The options Go to Windows Update and Get to know Windows 10 do work.

    Just the app won´t launch. Anyone ideas?

    Windows 7 Home Premium

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz

    8.00 GB RAM

    64-bit operating system
     
    JorisKurstjens, Dec 11, 2020
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  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    Unable to launch Microsoft Store and Microsoft store apps.

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand how it could be when the applications doesn’t work as they are supposed to. We will look into this. However, please reply to the following questions to help you in a better way:

    • Are you getting any error message?
    • Since when are you facing this issue?
    • Are you aware of any changes made on the computer recently?

    In the meantime, I suggest you to follow the steps from the article
    Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store     to fix the issues with the Microsoft apps that are not launching. Also, follow the steps from the article

    Microsoft Store doesn't launch     to fix the issues you are facing in launching Store.

    Hope it helps.

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

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Dec 11, 2020
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  4. SANTOSH_RAI
    Santosh_Rai Win User

    Microsoft won't download or launch apps.

    windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)       to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Dec 11, 2020
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