Why manual Update is needed from time-to-time
Now, there are times when a manual update is needed due to automatic app updates being disabled. Folks choose to disable automatic app updates for various reasons, and for them, manually updating their favorite apps is the only way to ensure they are not left behind. There are also instances when the automatic update function is broken. As such, the user can only update their apps by using the manual option until the automatic Update is up and running again.
How to update Microsoft Store apps manually in Windows 11
Unlike the Windows 10 operating system, we can say for sure that the task of manually updating a Microsoft Store app is slightly different. We will talk about how folks can update their Microsoft Store apps without beholding themselves to the automatic update system. The information below is valuable, so please take the time out to read it carefully. This will manually update Microsoft Store apps on Windows 11
1] Open the Microsoft Store app
The first thing you should do here is to fire up the Microsoft Store app by clicking on the icon located on the taskbar since it is there by default on Windows 11. If it’s not there, then click the Windows button on the taskbar, or press the Windows key on your keyboard to launch the Start Menu. From the pinned section, you should see the Microsoft Store icon. Select it right away, and it should open without issues.
Another option is to return to the Start Menu and click All Apps. From the list, scroll down until you’ve come across the Microsoft Store icon. Select the icon right to have it opened.
2] Navigate to Library
After opening the Microsoft Store, the next step here is to click on the Library icon located at the bottom-left corner of the app. Doing this should reveal a list of all Microsoft Store apps you’ve ever downloaded, even the ones not currently installed.
3] Click on the Get updates button
Via the Library section, you will want to click the button at the top right that is called Get Updates. When selected, the system will immediately check the servers to see if there are any updates for your apps. If one or more apps have updates available, you can either update them individually or click on Update All to make life easier.
How to check for Windows Store App updates manually in Windows 10
If you have disabled automatic app updates, you may need to check for them manually.
To check if any updates are available for your Windows Store Apps & Games:
If any updates are available for any of the apps, you will see the total figure next to your user image, along with a list of apps for which updates are available. Against each app name, you will see signs that will let you start, pause, or cancel downloading of updates – along with an option to Pause all updates. That is all there is to it. Related reads:
