Windows Update is downloading something else – Windows 10 is notoriously known for prioritizing the Windows updates above everything else, so don’t be surprised if the cause for your slow download is a pending update handled by WU.In this case, you can resolve the issue by removing the hidden download cap from the Delivery Optimization settings. A lot of users have confirmed that Microsoft’s feature that is ‘dynamically optimizing” the bandwidth used will end up slowing your downloads instead of optimizing them.

Hidden download speed Cap is enforced – As it turns out, Windows 10 has a hidden download speed cap that might be what’s causing the slow downloads.If this scenario is applicable, you will be able to resolve the issue by resetting or re-registering the Microsoft Store. Corrupted Windows Store files – This issue can also occur if the main Store executable becomes corruption (or some dependencies that are used by it).In this case, you might be able to resolve the issue by running the Windows Store Troubleshooter to apply the recommended repair strategy. Windows Store Glitch – As it turns out, this particular issue can also be caused by a system glitch that is fairly frequent among outdated Windows 10 builds.

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