

In the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter window, click Next to start scanning for problems. You’ll have to create that exception yourself.Īfter you download the troubleshooter, double-click the file to run it. While Windows Firewall already has a built-in exception to allow the Windows Store to communicate, but third party firewall programs may not. Some third-party firewall programs can block the Windows Store, as well.Try disabling your AV temporarily to see if it fixes the problem. It’s rare, but sometimes third-party antivirus programs can get in the way of app updates.Especially if you sync apps with another Windows computer, the Windows Store relies on your time, date, and time zone being accurate. Make sure your system clock is set properly.Before getting into them, however, take some time to address a few potential issues that can sometimes interfere with the Windows Store. We’ve got a few handy solutions for you to try. For the most part, the store works well, but you’ll still run into occasional problems like downloads and updates getting stuck. The Windows Store offers a pretty solid collection of apps, even if it doesn’t offer desktop apps just yet. RELATED: Getting to Know the Windows 10 Store One of the more irritating issues is when an app update (or install) gets stuck. It still has the occasional problems, though.

Though it’s had its share of flaky behavior since being introduced in Windows 8, the Windows Store has gotten more reliable over time.
