Over time, the store's cache can become corrupted, leading to stalled or slow downloads. Press to open the Run dialog box. Type wsreset.exe and press Enter .

Slow Microsoft Store downloads can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you have a high-speed internet connection but apps and games seem to crawl at a snail's pace. This issue is often not about your overall internet speed but rather how Windows handles bandwidth or connects to Microsoft's servers.

Go to . Select Advanced Options .

A blank command prompt window will appear briefly. Wait for it to close; the Microsoft Store will then launch automatically with a fresh cache. 3. Disable Metered Connection

Under , check Percentage of measured bandwidth and set both background and foreground limits to 100% , or uncheck the limits entirely.

Sometimes, your ISP's default DNS servers can cause routing issues that slow down connections to Microsoft's content delivery networks (CDNs).

Restart your computer to apply these changes. This single step can often double or triple your download speeds. 2. Clear the Microsoft Store Cache