Dev Home Update Stuck Windows? Fix It Now

If Dev Home is stuck on an update in Windows, the fix usually involves clearing the app’s cache, resetting the Windows Update components, or reinstalling the app via PowerShell. This guide walks you through the most effective solutions, from quick resets to deeper system-level repairs.

Why Dev Home Updates Get Stuck

Dev Home is a Windows app that provides a customizable dashboard for developers, and it updates through the Microsoft Store. Updates can stall for several common reasons:

• Corrupted cache files in the Store or Dev Home itself.
• Windows Update service conflicts, especially if system updates are also pending.
• Network issues that interrupt the download.
• Permission problems that prevent the app from installing the new version.
• Outdated Store app that can’t process the update correctly.

Quick Fixes to Try First

Before diving into more involved repairs, try these simple steps:

1. Restart your PC – this clears temporary glitches and releases locked files.
2. Check your internet connection – a weak or unstable connection can cause the download to hang.
3. Open Microsoft Store and click the Library icon (bottom left), then click Get updates. Sometimes manually triggering the update forces it to resume.
4. Sign out and back into the Store – click your profile picture, choose Sign out, then sign in again.

If the update still won’t move, proceed to the more thorough fixes below.

Reset the Microsoft Store Cache

The Microsoft Store cache can become corrupted and block downloads. Resetting it is safe and doesn’t remove your apps or data.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type wsreset.exe and press Enter.
3. A blank Command Prompt window will open – this is normal. Wait for it to finish (it may take a minute) and then the Store will open automatically.
4. Try updating Dev Home again.

If the Store still misbehaves, you can also reset the Store app itself via Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Microsoft Store, click the three-dot menu, and choose Advanced options > Reset.

Repair and Reset Dev Home

Windows 10 and 11 include a built-in repair tool for UWP apps. This often fixes update issues without uninstalling.

1. Open Settings (Win + I).
2. Go to Apps > Installed apps (or Apps > Apps & features on older builds).
3. Find Dev Home in the list.
4. Click the three-dot menu (or the app name) and select Advanced options.
5. Click Repair first. If that doesn’t help, click Reset.

Resetting Dev Home will clear its local data, including any custom dashboard layouts or settings. You’ll need to reconfigure your widgets after a reset.

Reinstall Dev Home via PowerShell

If repairing doesn’t work, a clean reinstall usually resolves the stuck update. You can do this with a single PowerShell command.

1. Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).
2. Run this command to remove the app for the current user:
   Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.DevHome* | Remove-AppxPackage
3. Then reinstall it from the Store by searching for Dev Home and clicking Install.

If you want to reinstall for all users, open an elevated PowerShell and use:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.DevHome* | Remove-AppxPackage
then reinstall from the Store.

Clear Windows Update Cache

Sometimes the Windows Update service itself gets stuck, which can block Store updates. Clearing the update cache forces the system to re-download everything.

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell (as above).
2. Run net stop wuauserv to stop the Windows Update service.
3. Run net stop bits to stop the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
4. Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. Delete everything inside that folder (you may need admin permission).
5. Go back to the command prompt and run net start wuauserv and net start bits to restart the services.
6. Restart your PC and try the Dev Home update again.

This is a safe procedure, but it will reset your Windows Update history. You may see a longer “Checking for updates” time on the next run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Dev Home keep getting stuck at 0%?

A stuck 0% usually indicates that the download hasn’t started. This is often due to a network issue, a paused update, or a corrupted Store cache. Try pausing and resuming the update, resetting the Store cache with wsreset.exe, or restarting your router.

Will resetting Dev Home delete my projects or code?

No. Resetting Dev Home only clears the app’s local settings and cached data. Your actual projects, repositories, and files on disk are untouched. You’ll just need to re-add your repositories and re-configure any dashboard widgets.

Can I disable Dev Home updates?

You can’t permanently disable updates for a Store app, but you can pause them temporarily. In the Microsoft Store, go to Settings and toggle App updates off, or use Pause updates in the Store’s Library. Keep in mind that you’ll miss security and feature updates.

What if Dev Home doesn’t appear in the Store after reinstall?

If the Store doesn’t show Dev Home, search for it directly on the Microsoft Store website and click Install. If it still doesn’t appear, your Windows version might not support it – Dev Home requires Windows 11 or Windows 10 (version 21H2 or later).

Is there a way to update Dev Home using a direct download?

Yes. Microsoft provides Dev Home as a direct download from its official GitHub releases page. You can download the .msixbundle file and install it manually. However, you’ll need to enable sideloading or use the Add-AppxPackage PowerShell command. This bypasses the Store entirely, which can solve stubborn update issues.

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