How to solve Microsoft store can not download

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How to solve Microsoft store can not download

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1. Administrator rights
Make sure you are using an account with sufficient administrator privileges for downloads, installations, and updates.If the account is not an administrator account, try using an administrator account.
Step 1: Right-click the start menu, select [Run], enter [C:\Users\Administrator\AppData], [C:] is the location of the system, and [Administrator] is the name of the system account currently in use. These two elements Please modify it according to the actual situation.
Step 2: In the opened folder, right-click [Local] and select [Properties] > [Security] to check whether the account you are using has full control permissions. If not, you can click [Edit], and in the newly popped Select your own user name in the interface, and check [Allow] full control permission
2. User Account Control (UAC) Settings
Try adjusting the UAC settings in Control Panel > User Accounts > User Account Control Settings.Try setting it to a lower level and try downloading the software again.
How to turn on UAC:
Step 1: Right-click the "Windows Start" button in the lower left corner of the desktop, and click the "Run" item from the right-click menu to open the "Run" window;
Step 2: From the opened "Run" dialog box interface, enter "msconfig" and press the "OK" button to open the "System Configuration Utility" interface;
Step 3: After opening the "System Configuration" window, switch to the "Tools" tab, select the "Change UAC Settings" item, and click the "Start" button to open the UAC settings interface;
Step 4: From the opened "User Account Control Settings" interface, move the slider to the top (always notify), and click the "OK" button
3. Antivirus software and firewalls
Some antivirus software and firewalls may block the installation of the application. Temporarily disable your antivirus software and firewall, then try downloading the software.Don't forget to re-enable your antivirus and firewall after the installation is complete.
4. Reset the Microsoft Store cache
Open Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, find and tap Microsoft Store, and select Advanced options. Under Advanced Options, try tapping "Reset" to clear the Microsoft Store's cache.
5. Check the date and time settings
oMake sure your computer's date and time settings are correct, as wrong date and time may cause download and installation issues.
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