Here are a number of methods that’ll help you resolve this frustrating issue.
1. Use WsReset to Reset Store Cache
Over time the Microsoft Store can accumulate a corrupt cache that could eventually cause errors such as being unable to install the application. In such a scenario, Windows comes built-in with a tool that’ll help bypass antivirus protection and delete the cache automatically. Here are the steps to do so: Once done, Head over to the Microsoft store and Try installing the Instagram application. If the problem presumes continue to the next step.
2. Repair and Reset the Microsoft store
If you’re experiencing troubles with the Store applications, you can resolve them by resetting or repairing Microsoft Store. Windows comes built-in with tools that’ll aid you in doing so. The Repair feature will look for any vulnerabilities and fix them by reinstalling the files, repairing damaged registry entries, or restoring default settings. Similarly, The Reset feature will restore the application to its default state, this means that all the user data i.e settings and preferences will be deleted. Follow these steps to repair and reset the Microsoft store:
3. Re-register Windows Store
Windows apps are registered with the operating system using a special manifest file that contains information about the app’s identity, files, and dependencies. If this registration information becomes corrupted or damaged, the app may not work as expected, or it may not work at all. “Re-Registering” means resetting the application’s registration information in windows. This process will resolve issues that are preventing the apps from working correctly. Here are the steps to do so:
4. Restart necessary services
Several services in the background work together to facilitate the smooth working of the Microsoft store, It is possible that these services are either stopped or need a quick restart. Here are the steps to do so:
5. Change Install Directory
Installing Instagram on a different drive will solve the issue. Microsoft store automatically installs applications inside the C drive. Follow these steps to install the Instagram application on a different drive:
6. Rename the WpSystem and Windows Apps folder
WpSystem and Windows Apps folders are created when users try to use non-system directories for windows related processes. Renaming the folders will rectify the issue. Follow these steps to do so:
7. Update Microsoft Store
An outdated installer might cause users to face installation issues; follow these steps to update the Microsoft store.
8. Delete the Microsoft store local cache
Another method of deleting the Microsoft store cache. Over time, the Microsoft store accumulates many cache files; these cache files may be causing a problem for you when installing additional applications from the Microsoft store. We’ll be deleting the Microsoft store local cache in this method; follow these steps to do so:
