Windows 10: Trying to download a game and it’s taken three days and it’s not even close so I ran the...

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Games not downloading on Windows 10

I also am having the same problem trying to download free games from MS website. Simple Solitare will not download to Windows 10 (Upgraded from Windows 7 three days ago). Tried the suggested steps above to no avail.

 

Black Bars in Game

Hi Ahmed,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and appreciate the steps taken to solve the issue.

I suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Download the setup files for the game and save it on your local disk.
• Right click on the setup file of the game and select
  “Properties”.
• Select “Compatibility” Tab.
• Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
• Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Error 80073cf9 when trying to download a game

HOW TO FIX WINDOWS PHONE ERROR 80073cf9 STEP 1: CHECK YOUR REGIONAL SETTINGS

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Regions.

• In case you have made any changes to this setting, you need to change your region and match that with your region as mentioned in your Microsoft account.

• Go to downloads.

• Cancel all the pending downloads. Now try to download the apps from Windows Store.

• If this method is unable to resolve your problem, switch on to the Step 2.

STEP 2: CORRECT YOUR LOCATION SETTINGS

• Go to Settings.

• Tap Locations.

• Turn this ON.

• Try downloading some apps from windows store. Make sure to allow location services when asked for it during download.

STEP 3: FIX STORAGE MANAGEMENT

• Go to Settings.

• Tap Storage Sense.

• If you have set the default location of store new apps on as SD Card, then make it as Phone and try again.

• You can then move the app to the SD Card after the completion of download.