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Microsoft offers settings that can automatically update apps. It makes sure you are always on the latest version with fewer bugs. However, at times you may get into a problem when Microsoft Store apps do not update automatically. In this post, we will share how you can fix the problem, and always stay updated.
Microsoft Store apps not updating automatically
Follow these methods to resolve Microsoft Store's inability to find, download, and install app updates automatically.
- Ensure setting is Enabled in Microsoft Store
- Clear Microsoft Store cache
- Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
- Reset Microsoft Store via Settings
- Reinstall Microsoft Store App
- Repair Upgrade using Windows 10 ISO
Throughout the troubleshooting, make sure not to check manually for the updates. If you do, it will be difficult to find out if any of the fixes worked.
1] Ensure setting is Enabled in Microsoft Store
If for any reason, the automatic update in Microsoft Store Settings is turned off, you will not get the updates. So that's the first thing you should check.
- Open Microsoft Store, and click on the three-dot menu.
- Click on Settings, and locate Update apps automatically.
- Toggle it on.
- Click on the menu again, and this time click on Download and Updates menu
Click on Check for Update button, and you should see the new update, or you can leave it as is, and see if there is update pushed to verify the settings
2] Clear Microsoft Store cache
You can clear the Microsoft Store cache using a commandlet. You can either Run CMD as an administrator, type WSReset.exe and hit the Enter key or search for wsreset.exe in the start menu, and follow the reset wizard. It will clear off anything which might be blocking the updates.
3] Microsoft Store App Troubleshooter
Windows offers built-in troubleshooters for Microsoft Store like other things in Windows. It can do all sorts of things to get things normal; it is probably the best shot to fix it.
- Open Settings and navigate to Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Store Apps
- Select and then click on the Run the troubleshooter button
- Follow the wizard and wait for the store to detect the update automatically.
Note, if the problem is one single app, it would be best to reset the app.
4] Reset Microsoft Store
You could reset the Microsoft Store app via Settings.
- Open Windows 10 Settings and navigate to Apps
- Find Microsoft Store in the app list, tap on it, and click on Advanced Options
- Locate Reset and then click on Reset button
Close the store if it's open, and relaunch it. If the problem is fixed, you should see the new updates in the list.
5] Reinstall Microsoft Store App
Lastly, if nothing else works, then it is best to reinstall the Microsoft Store app, but you will need admin permission. Open PowerShell with admin privileges, and then execute the below-mentioned command
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"
If you heard about this for the first time, you should also know that it is possible to reinstall all the system apps. You will need to run the Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage command.
6] Repair Upgrade using Windows 10 ISO
A repair upgrade is a process of installing Windows 10 over the existing installation of Windows 10. It fixes most of the system problems and any kind of file corruption.
- Download Windows 10 ISO and extract the setup file
- Run the Setup file, and follow the installation process
- It will take you through the OOB experience as well once the setup is complete.
Sign-in back to your account, and check if Microsoft Store is now able to find the updates.
I hope the post helps you get the updates automatically instead of manually checking it from time to time.
