Windows Store Not Working

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Boi_pants, Jan 16, 2013.

  1. Boi_pants

    Boi_pants MDL Novice

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    #1 Boi_pants, Jan 16, 2013
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    Whenever i try to download any application or update form the store, it does not download and just sits on the downloading menu with no progress like the image below, what can i do to solve this problem?
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    EDIT: I just found that windows update doesnt seem to work either, is this normal on kms?
     
  2. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    #2 PaulDesmond, Jan 16, 2013
    How are you activated?
     
  3. cuteee

    cuteee MDL Guru

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    #3 cuteee, Jan 16, 2013
    Try to download again the application or press pause and then resume when it's stuck.
     
  4. hbhb

    hbhb MDL Expert

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    #4 hbhb, Jan 16, 2013
    Yeah do all the above and disable your AV to troubleshoot. Avast is one of those that doesn't allow appstore, and one need to tweak its settings....:D
    On the other hand Appstore is useless as hell :D
     
  5. Boi_pants

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    #5 Boi_pants, Jan 16, 2013 (OP)
    I am KMS activated, it used to work though
     
  6. Boi_pants

    Boi_pants MDL Novice

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    #6 Boi_pants, Jan 16, 2013 (OP)
    I just use windows defender as my antivirus cuz i do most my downloading in linux, what would u recommen for getting metro apps?