Windows 10: Why does Microsoft Store lie about download speed?

I am currently downloading Asphalt 9, and MS store tells me it is coming in at 9-12MB per secind. When i can clearly see it struggling to clear a MB every second or six.
If it REALLY was coming in at between 9 and 12MB per second, i reckon those 2.5GBs would have arrived within 10 to 14 mins? At this rate I'll be lucku to grab it by midnight or longer Now 11.40pm here
Whats the score here? lol

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Microsoft store download speeds and windows 10 app load speeds are very slow

Hi Riel,

• The latest update I have showing is "2018-02 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64 based system KB4074588"
• I've tried all the below steps suggested by Eeshwar Kumar in this link: Why is Windows Store's download speed so slow?
• And also all by Jane La in the below: Microsoft Store Very Low Download Speeds

Reuben

 

Microsoft store download speeds and windows 10 app load speeds are very slow

Thank you for your reply.

Some users have reported that they're experiencing some computer issues after installing KB4074588. In this case, we suggest uninstalling the said update by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + i to open Settings, then select
  Update & security.
• Click Update history.
• Under Update history, click Uninstall updates.
• Highlight KB4074588, then click Uninstall (beside Organize).

Please post back with the result for further assistance.

 

Microsoft Store Download Speed Falls Off

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

This issue could be cause due to network issue or could be an issue with Store itself, we will need few more details to further narrow to the root cause of the issue.

1. May I know, if the download speed drops when you download from browser?
   
2. Are you face download speed drop on only particular game?
   
3. May I know, what type of internet connection you have?
   
4. Do you face the issue only while downloading from Store?
   

Below are few of the troubleshooting you can try and check if that works for you.

Method 1: Check for Windows Update.

If you have an older version of Windows, I suggest you to

Update Windows that will fix if there are any old glitches on Windows Store.

Method 2: Run Store app troubleshooter.

1. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
   
2. Under Find and fix other problems category.
   
3. Click on Windows Store Apps and
   Run the troubleshooter.
   
4. Follow the onscreen instruction and apply the fix provided.
   

Method 3: Reset Store Microsoft Store App.

1. Navigate to Settings > Apps.
   
2. Scroll down and Click on
   Microsoft Store under Apps & features.
   
3. Click on Advanced options
   
4. Click on Reset.
   
5. Try to download and check the speed again.
   

Method 4: Check system date and time.

Please check if your system date and time is correct and is set to correct time zone.

Method 5: Fix network connection issues in Windows.

If you still face the issue, I suggest you to follow the article

Fix network connection issues in Windows and check if this helps you.

If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.

Awaiting for your reply,

Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator