If your internet works blazingly fast elsewhere on your PC, then there are several fixes that you can go through to resolve slow Microsoft Store downloads. They can also help patch up general Microsoft Store-related connectivity issues.
Quick Fixes When Microsoft Store Downloads Slow
Quick Fixes When Microsoft Store Downloads Slow
Before you start troubleshooting the Microsoft Store, here are a few quick fixes that you can try.
Pause Other Downloads
Don’t perform any simultaneous downloads in another program or browser. That limits the amount of bandwidth that the Microsoft Store has access to.
Restart Router
If you have poor internet connectivity outside the Microsoft Store as well, try switching off your router. Wait for a few seconds and turn it back on.
Disable VPN
VPNs help preserve your privacy, but they can also slow things down. If you have a VPN set up, try disconnecting it.
Pause Antivirus Utility
Do you use a third-party antivirus utility? Consider pausing it while performing a download on the Microsoft Store.
Restart Your Computer
As weird as this sounds, a computer restart can resolve lots of everyday issues. Do that, and check if the Microsoft Store starts to download apps and updates faster.
1. Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
1. Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
Windows 10 comes with a built-in troubleshooter that can help fix underlying issues with the Microsoft Store like slow downloads. Give it a spin.
2. Configure Delivery Optimization
2. Configure Delivery Optimization
Delivery Optimization is a built-in Windows 10 service that speeds up slow Microsoft Store downloads using peer-to-peer transfers from other PCs. Check if it’s enabled.
3. Remove Delivery Optimization Limits
3. Remove Delivery Optimization Limits
Your computer may have bandwidth limits that throttle Delivery Optimization. To remove them, select Advanced Options at the bottom of the Delivery Optimization panel. On the Advanced Options screen, uncheck the boxes underneath the Absolute bandwidth or the Percentage of measured bandwidth section. That should prompt Windows 10 to dynamically adjust the amount of bandwidth available for the Microsoft Store. Alternatively, you can allow Delivery Optimization unrestricted access to all available bandwidth. Select the radio button next to Percentage of measured bandwidth, check both boxes underneath it, and then drag each slider up to 100%.
4. Update Windows 10
4. Update Windows 10
Have you updated Windows 10 in a while? If not, try doing that now. The Microsoft Store is a native Windows app. Hence, updating the operating system should also update the Microsoft Store and resolve any known issues that result in slow downloads.
5. Clear Microsoft Store Cache
5. Clear Microsoft Store Cache
Is the Microsoft Store still downloading apps and updates slowly? Try clearing its cache. To do that, press Windows+R to open the Run box. Then, type wsreset.exe, and select OK. 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.
6. Sign Out and Sign Back In
6. Sign Out and Sign Back In
Signing out and then signing back into the Microsoft Store is another potent fix that can help deal with Microsoft Store-related download issues.
7. Reset Microsoft Store
7. Reset Microsoft Store
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.
8. Change DNS
8. Change DNS
Try changing the DNS settings on your computer to a popular DNS service such as Google DNS. 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.
9. Re-register Microsoft Store
9. Re-register Microsoft Store
Are you still experiencing slow downloads on the Microsoft Store? Then, it’s time to re-register the Microsoft Store. Despite sounding complicated, the whole thing involves running a single command using Windows PowerShell.
Download Away
Download Away
Hopefully, you ended up fixing the slow download issue on the Microsoft Store. If not, improperly configured network settings could be another reason apps, games, or updates download slowly. You can resolve that by taking the time to troubleshoot and reset the network settings on your computer.
