Windows store apps downloading slow

It's ridicules. Is there any fix for this or is the speed of the store just broken? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :.

Cancel Submit. Hi, We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you. I suggest you to follow the methods provided below and check if it helps. Method 1 : Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. As for resetting Windows Store, it will not delete your installed app, but will simply re-register Windows Store to your machine and Microsoft account.

The 0xFB error might occur when you are trying to download applications or games from the Windows Store. This post displays some methods to resolve it. Clearing cache regularly can help you speed up Windows store download speed. There is a hidden setting that caps the Windows Store maximum download speeds. You can remove it to solve the Microsoft store slow download speed issue.

If the above methods can't solve the Microsoft store download slow issue, you can try updating Windows. Maybe the problem can be solved by new Windows update. Hence, updating the operating system should also update the Microsoft Store and resolve any known issues that result in slow downloads.

Open the Start menu, type windows update , and select Open. Is the Microsoft Store still downloading apps and updates slowly?

Try clearing its cache. Then, type wsreset. You should see a blank Command Prompt console. Wait while it clears the Microsoft Store cache. The Microsoft Store should open automatically afterward.

Check if clearing the cache helped by downloading something. Signing out and then signing back into the Microsoft Store is another potent fix that can help deal with Microsoft Store-related download issues.

Open the Microsoft Store and select the profile portrait to the top-right of the window. Open the Microsoft Store. Then, select the blank profile portrait to the top-right of the screen and sign back in. Resetting the Microsoft Store not only clears the related cache but also reverts the program to its defaults.

That could help deal with any improperly configured or broken settings preventing the Microsoft Store from working correctly. Scroll down and select Microsoft Store. Then, choose Advanced Options. Open the Microsoft Store, sign in to your account if prompted, and check whether the reset procedure fixed the slow downloads. While that does not impact Microsoft Store download speeds directly, a fresh set of DNS addresses may help the app connect to a faster download server.

Select your internet connection from underneath the Wi-Fi or the Ethernet tab. Are you still experiencing slow downloads on the Microsoft Store? Despite sounding complicated, the whole thing involves running a single command using Windows PowerShell.

Afterward, restart your computer and open the Microsoft Store. Check if downloads work quicker than before.