Windows 8.1 Microsoft Store app package updates available for download

This article outlines the release cycle for administrators to update the Microsoft Store apps installed by default on Windows 8.1-based computers.

Original product version: В Windows 10 — all editions
Original KB number: В 2971128

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When you’re connected to the Internet, Windows 8.1 clients obtain updates to Microsoft Store apps directly from the Microsoft Store app. The Microsoft Store app is visible on the Windows Start screen.

To update these Microsoft Store apps on computers that can’t connect to the Microsoft Store site by using the Internet, Microsoft has a collection of downloadable updates available on the Windows Update Catalog. These updates can be distributed by using System Center, WSUS, and third-party equivalents. Or, they can be slipstreamed into the operating system image that’s used by your organization.

The intent of this process isn’t to bypass the Microsoft Store, but to enable computers that can’t connect to the Microsoft Store to update Microsoft Store apps on a recurring basis.

Frequently asked questions

Which Microsoft Store apps will be serviced through this channel

Microsoft is releasing packages for Windows 8.1 Microsoft Store apps that are listed in the release chart at the end of this article.

Will non-inbox Microsoft Store app updates be released, such as OneNote

No. We are currently targeting the Microsoft Store apps that are distributed by default with Windows 8.1 editions.

Can third-party Microsoft Store apps be updated by using this process

No. The developer of the third-party app can make available the package, and it can then be Sideload Apps with DISM similar to line-of-business apps.

Will Microsoft continue to release updates

Yes. Microsoft will update the inbox packages for Windows 8.1 for customers based on need. Contact Microsoft support to request one or more packages be updated.

How do I get the updates

These packages will be available through WSUS and the Windows Update Catalog.

Which languages are available

The packages include all the languages currently supported through the Microsoft Store.

Which editions of Windows are supported

Windows 8.1 x86 and x64 editions are supported. Windows RT 8.1 is not supported.

Can I install these updates on Industry (Embedded) editions

No, Industry editions are not licensed for these applications and therefore updates to these applications are not supported. If you have a need for Microsoft Store apps for Industry editions, contact your account manager or open a support ticket for your request to be evaluated.

How do I create an image that includes these apps

We recommend installing the app updates as part of your post operating system deployment updates through WSUS. If you need an automated process, you can extract each .cab file to its respective MSI. Then you can script the installation or deploy by using traditional application deployment technologies.

Can I use this process to reinstall the inbox apps that are removed after deploying Windows 8.1 images

No. This process is only designed to update apps already installed on the system. If you can enable temporary access to the Microsoft Store, you can install the apps again, and then maintain them by using this process. Or, you will need to deploy a new image that contains the apps.

Can the packages be installed offline

No. You can’t use dism.exe to install the updates offline. They must be installed through the .MSI installer to a running operating system.

When are the packages going to be shipped

Here’s the release schedule for each Microsoft Store app:

FIX: Microsoft Store doesn’t update in Windows 10

• The Microsoft Store is a digital distribution platform through which users can download plenty of useful apps and games that are perfectly compatible with Windows 10.
• Under normal circumstances, the Microsoft Store app should update itself automatically when you log into your PC. However, if that doesn’t happen, simply follow the steps from the guide below.
• This article is part of a much larger hub that deals with Microsoft Store Issues, so check it out in case you have any other related problems.
• Don’t hesitate to browse our dedicated Microsoft Store section for more interesting article son the subject.

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Users report new problems in Windows 10 every day, and a lot of appeals about updating apps or the system itself are reported to Microsoft. This time we have an issue with Microsoft 10 Store update, but there are a couple of solutions that could solve the problem.

So, here are the solutions for Windows 10 App Store updating problems, but we can’t guarantee that they will work for both apps.

• Windows 10 Store update not working
• Windows Store update stuck
• Windows Store pardon the interruption
• We can’t seem to start the store update right now
• Windows 10 Store not updating
• Windows 10 Store won’t update

How do I fix a Microsoft Store App that doesn’t update?

Table of contents:

1. Change The Region Settings

1. Go to Start Menu and click on Control Panel
2. In Control Panel, go to Region, and change your region under Formats drop-down menu
3. Reboot your Microsoft Store and try to update it again

Maybe the problem occurs if you’re in the unsupported region or your region somehow changed from your actual one. To solve the problem all you need to do is to change your Region Format in the Control Panel and your Microsoft Store app should be able to update again.

If changing the region didn’t help, you can try with repairing your Windows 10 Store app in the Command Prompt.

2. Repair the Microsoft Store App

To repair your Microsoft Store app in the Command Prompt, follow these steps:

1. In the Search box, type cmd
2. Right click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator
3. In the command prompt, enter the following command:
   • PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted –Command “& <$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest>”

3. Use the Store Troubleshooter

The next thing we’re going to try is running the built-in Store troubleshooter.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Navigate to Updates & Security >Troubleshoot.
3. Click Windows Store Apps and choose Run the troubleshooter.
4. Wait for the troubleshooter to finish the process.
5. Restart your PC.

4. Reset Windows Store

1. Go to Search and type wsreset.
2. Click WSReset.exe
3. Wait for the process to finish and restart your computer.

Another widely used troubleshooting tool that’s tightly connected to the Windows Store is the WSReset command. You can use this command to reset the Windows Store, and bring to its previous state.

5. Check date and time

Run a System Scan to discover potential errors

Some users reported that you can’t install Windows Store upadtes or any other updates if your date and time are wrong. So, make sure to get your time and date settings right before trying to update the Windows Store.

6. Reinstall a problematic app

If you have a problem with a certain app, it may block the entire Store. So, go through all the apps installed on your computer, find and uninstall the troublesome one.

You can find the list of all the installed apps in Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

7. Perform the SFC scan

1. Go to Search, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and go to Run as Administrator.
2. Enter the following command, and press Enter on your keyboard: sfc/scannow
3. Wait for the process to finish.
4. Restart your computer.

Another troubleshooting tool designed for dealing with various system errros within Windows, including the Windows Store, is the SFC scan. So, you can try and run this feature to resolve the problem with updating the Microsoft Store.

8. Update Windows / Delete updates

1. Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select Update & security.
3. Click on View installed update history.
4. Choose to Uninstall updates.
5. Uninstall all recent updates and restart your PC.

Windows updates are crucial for the system’s functioning. So crucial that some updates even determin whether your system will work better, or become broken. Because of that, it takes installing just one Windows update to solve your problem. And that’s what we’re going to do now.

To check for new updates, simply go to Settings > Updates & Security, and check for updates. If a new update is available, the app will install it automatically.

But as I said, a broken update can also cause a handful of issues. So, if installing a new update didn’t sovle the problem, try with uninstalling the most recent update. Maybe you’ll get more lucky.

That would be all, after performing these solutions your Microsoft Store should be able to receive new updates on a regular basis.

If you have any other questions, suggestions, or these workarounds somehow didn’t work for you, please tell us in the comments section below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Microsoft Store?

The Microsoft Store is a digital distribution platform created by Microsoft where users can download apps and games.

Do Microsoft Store apps update automatically?

Microsoft Store apps will proceed to update automatically, but sometimes you may need to manually trigger them.

Is the Microsoft Store app free to use?

The Microsoft Store app is completely free to use, the only requirements for you to use it is a Microsoft account and a stable Internet connection.

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adding another user with admin permission and signing in and then sign out then log back into the account having the problem and the store went back to working ..don’t know why but it works now … ah well…

nothing here fixed the problem I did get this error mesg.
Add-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CF6, Package could
not be registered.
error 0x80070490: Cannot process the
Microsoft.People_10.0.10220.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe package because the following
error was encountered while retrieving the 1 property for the value
‘ms-resource:AppStoreName’: Element not found.
NOTE: For additional information, look for [ActivityId]
65661c1f-864a-0000-3e40-66654a86d101 in the Event Log or use the command line
Get-AppxLog -ActivityID 65661c1f-864a-0000-3e40-66654a86d101
At line:1 char:97
+ … fest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manife …
+

+ CategoryInfo : WriteError: (C:Program File…ppxManifest.xml:S
tring) [Add-AppxPackage], IOException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : DeploymentError,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageMa
nager.Commands.AddAppxPackageCommand

The “store” still does not work. With the last update Cortana and store stopped working. I have tried many fixes, to no avail. Now what??

How to check for Windows Store App updates manually in Windows 10

In this post, we will show you how to update Microsoft Store apps manually in Windows 10. Just as we keep our Windows OS and desktop software updated at all times, we also need to ensure that our Windows Store UWP apps are up-to-date. By default, Windows 10 is set to check for and update Windows Store apps automatically.

But if you have turned off automatic app updates, then you need to check for Windows Store App updates manually. This post will show you how to check for Windows Store App & Games updates manually in Windows 10.

Check for Windows Store App updates manually

If you have disabled automatic app updates, you may need to check for them manually.

How to update Microsoft Store apps manually

To check if any updates are available for your Windows Store Apps & Games:

1. From your Start Menu, open the Store app
2. Click on your user image
3. From the displayed menu, click on the Download and updates link
4. Next, click on the Check for updates button
5. Windows 10 will connect to Microsoft servers and see if any updates are available.

If any updates are available for any of the apps, you will see the total figure next to your user image, along with a list of apps for which updates are available.

Against each app name, you will see signs that will let you start, pause, or cancel downloading of updates – along with an option to Pause all updates.