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A proxy or VPN connection could also interfere with app download and installation on the Microsoft Store. With VPN and proxy servers disabled, try downloading from the Microsoft Store and check if it goes through.

In the Processes tab, select Microsoft Store and click the End task button at the bottom-right corner of the window. Reopen Microsoft Store and try downloading the app s again. The Microsoft Store may fail to process app downloads if your computer has incorrect date and time settings.

One more thing: scroll to the Synchronize your clock section and select the Sync now button. Return to the Microsoft Store and check if you can now download apps. So if your apps get stuck in the download queue, launch the File Explorer and confirm that you have enough storage space on your hard disk to accommodate the app s. If you have multiple hard drives connected to your computer, make sure you configure Windows to save new apps on the drive with sufficient storage space.

Microsoft Store generates and stores temporary files called Cache Data on your computer. These files help Microsoft Store perform faster on your computer.

However, when these files get corrupt, they sometimes cause the Microsoft Store to malfunction. Clear the Microsoft Store cache and check if that restore app downloads and installation. Close the Microsoft Store windows and type wsreset in the search box. Windows will launch the Microsoft Store automatically after clearing the cache.

Try downloading an app and check if it goes through. This entails signing out of your Microsoft account from the Microsoft Store app and signing back in. Click the profile icon at the top-right corner of the Microsoft Store app and select your account.

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