Why clear and reset Store cache?
It can resolve the following issues in some cases:
- The Store app fails to download apps.
- Installation hangs in the middle without any specific error.
- Store fails to update apps installed from the Store.
- License problems.
Note that clearing and resetting Windows Store cache will not remove your installed apps or your Microsoft account info associated with the Store app.
Clear and reset Store cache in Windows 10
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Close Windows Store app, if it's running.
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In the Start menu search box, type WSReset (Windows Store Reset) to see Wsreset in the search results.
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Right-click on WSReset and then click Run as administrator option. Click Yes button when you see the User Account Confirmation box.