Fix Microsoft 365 App Not Installing from Microsoft Store
Question details
The user is unable to install the Microsoft 365 application via the Microsoft Store.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Store
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to download and install the Microsoft 365 application through the Microsoft Store interface.
- Observed behavior
- The installation fails to initiate or complete, even though system updates and standard desktop applications may be functioning correctly.
Ensure your computer has a stable internet connection, install any pending Windows updates, and verify you are logged in with an Administrator account before proceeding.
Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and Reset Cache
This is the most common and effective method to resolve built-in Microsoft Store glitches preventing application downloads.
The Windows operating system includes a dedicated troubleshooter that automatically detects and resolves issues with Microsoft Store applications. Paired with a store cache reset, this resolves most download failures.
Click the Start menu and select the gear icon to open Settings, then navigate to 'Update & Security'.
Select 'Troubleshoot' from the left pane, click on 'Additional troubleshooters', scroll down to find 'Windows Store Apps', and click 'Run the troubleshooter'.
Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type 'wsreset.exe' and press Enter. A blank Command Prompt window will appear and close automatically once the cache is cleared.
Check the Microsoft Store Install Service
Use this solution if the Microsoft Store appears to be stuck on 'Pending' or fails to initiate the download entirely.
Use the Microsoft 365 Offline Installer
Bypass the Microsoft Store entirely by downloading the official standalone installation file from your Microsoft account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Microsoft 365 download stuck on pending in the Microsoft Store?
A pending status usually indicates that the Microsoft Store is waiting on background Windows updates to finish, or there is an issue with the local store cache. Installing pending Windows updates and clearing the cache (using wsreset.exe) often resolves this.
Can I install Microsoft 365 on Windows without using the Microsoft Store?
Yes. You can bypass the Microsoft Store entirely by logging into your Microsoft account online, navigating to 'Services & subscriptions', and downloading the desktop installation file directly.
What PowerShell command fixes Microsoft Store installation errors?
You can re-register the Microsoft Store by opening PowerShell as an Administrator and running the command: Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}.
