Windows 8 Apps not downloading. All stuck on pending.

I found these steps on a different thread and gave them a try, and afterwards my updates downloaded and installed fine.  Forcing the update service to create a new SoftwareDistribution folder seemed to resolve the issue:

 

1. Open an administrative command prompt (go to the Start screen, type "cmd", right-click on Command Prompt and hit "Run as administrator")
2. Type the following four commands in the command prompt:
3. net stop wuauserv

cd %systemroot%

ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

net start wuauserv 4. Try to install updates again.

EXCELLENT! Just hope I dont have to do it every time I update.

I had the same problem.  Restarted computer and the problem resolved.

Hi,

 

Thank you for choosing Windows 8!

 

I can imagine how frustrating it could be when the apps don’t download or update. I will try and guide you accordingly to fix this issue.

 

 Do you get any error message/code?

 

I would recommend you to follow the below given methods and check if it helps

 

 

Method1: I would recommend you to run the app troubleshooter and check if it helps

Refer:

What to do if you have problems with an app

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

Note: Run the troubleshooter that is mentioned at the end.

 

Method2: Reset Store cache and check.

 

From the desktop:

Press Windows + R keys

 

Type "wsreset.exe" on run window and press enter.

 

It opens the store to reset the store cache.

 

If the issue still persists

Method 3: Put the computer in Clean Boot state to see if there is any software conflict as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts.

 

Refer:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

 

Note: After performing the troubleshooting steps in clean boot, follow Step 3 from the link to return the computer to Normal startup mode.

 

Also refer:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/why-find-install-app-windows-store

 

Hope this information will help you.

 

For any further assistance, reply to us and we will be happy to help you.

I did this and now I cant even get an app pending the install button dose not work

thanx so much!!!!