How to Update Microsoft Store Apps on Windows 11

How to manually update Microsoft Store apps

You can manually update Microsoft Store apps to get the latest features and security fixes right away. This is a good way to make sure all your apps are up-to-date. Just open the Microsoft Store, go to your Library, and click ‘Get updates’. The store will then check for and download any available updates for your apps.

1. Open the Microsoft Store from 🖥️ your Taskbar or ⊞ Start menu.

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3. Click the Library icon in the bottom-left corner of the window.

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5. Click the Get updates button. This triggers the store to check for and download any pending updates.

How to set up automatic updates

Setting up automatic updates for your Microsoft Store apps means Windows handles updates for you. This saves you time and ensures you always have the latest versions without needing to check manually. To turn on automatic updates, open the Microsoft Store, click your profile picture, select ‘App settings,’ and make sure the ‘App updates’ toggle is switched to ‘On.’

1. Open the Microsoft Store.
2. Click your profile picture at the top right.

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4. Select App settings.
5. Ensure the App updates toggle is set to On.

Troubleshooting common update errors

Sometimes, the Microsoft Store fails to update apps. You might see error codes like 0x80070005 or notice that the update button is greyed out. Here is how to fix it:

1Use the WSReset command

If your Microsoft Store isn’t working correctly or won’t open, the WSReset command can often help fix it. This command clears out temporary files that might be causing problems, without deleting any of your installed apps. To use it, press the Windows Key + R, type wsreset.exe, and press Enter.

1. Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
2. Type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
3. A blank command prompt window will appear. Wait for it to close automatically. The Microsoft Store will then open on its own.

2Run the 🔃 Windows Update Troubleshooter

If you still have issues, use the built-in tool to repair the store.

1. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
2. Find Windows Store Apps and click Run.

3PowerShell alternative

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Summary

• Updating apps fixes security risks and bugs.
• Use the Library tab to manually update your software.
• Use wsreset.exe to fix common update errors.
• Enable automatic updates in App settings to stay current without effort.