How to fix pending status when updating or installing Windows 8.1 apps

How to fix pending status when updating or installing Windows 8.1 apps

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One of the things Microsoft wanted to do with Windows 8.1 was to remove the fiction of having to install new software on your PC. In the Windows Store, users can easily find apps, click "Install" and, as if by magic, the app is installed. However, this is not always the case, as many users receive a "Pending" status when installing or updating apps.

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How to Fix a Pending Windows Update Installation (Solved)

This can be a bit frustrating because restarting the Windows Store or restarting the PC doesn't fix the problem and it's not easy to find Microsoft documentation on how to fix this issue. So, below is a list of steps that you can use to easily fix this problem:

1. Use +X and then press “A” to open the command prompt with administrative privileges.

2. Type the following command to stop the Windows Update service: