Microsoft App Store Downloads

Issue/Question

I would like to download an app from Microsoft. My computer seems to be locked from downloading anything from the app store. 

Error:  Turn on Windows Update.  This install is prevented by policy.  Ask your admin to enable Windows Update.  Code: 0x8024500c

Environment

• Windows 10
• Microsoft Store

Resolution

Troubleshoot Microsoft Store

1. Press +I
2. Click Update & Security
3. Click Troubleshoot
4. Click Additional Troubleshooters
5. Click Windows Store Apps
6. Click Run the troubleshooter
7. User Account Control has been turned off - Select Skip this step
8. Click Close
9. Try installing an app from Microsoft store - if it fails go to next section

Re-register Microsoft Store Apps

1. Type PowerShell in search bar
2. Click Run as administrator
3. Copy the following  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
4. Paste in PowerShell Window
5. Press Enter
6. Close Powershell Window once Powershell Window is at PS C:\Windows\system32>
7. Reboot Computer
8. Try installing another app
   Note: If the install fails click in upper right hand corner and the download should start again