I can't install or update any app from the Store HELP!

I bought a new Windows 8 laptop in the beginning of January and the apps always ran smoothly. Earlier today I noticed the Messenger app wasn't working so I uninstalled it. When I tried to re install the mail, calendar, people, messenger app it wouldn't install. I then tried to download the updates for my other installed apps and that didn't work either.

I have been searching all over the internet for a solution and have tried various different things to solve this issue. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can fix this? It would be greatly appreciated!

I had the same problem a while back. I also searched for a solution that didn't involve either a PC refresh or a Reinstall and I was not successful.

You can try renaming the folder C:\WINDOWS\SOFTWAREDISTRIBUTION to SOFTWAREDISTRIBUTION.SAV, Reboot and then try the install/updates.

jladwig said:

You can try renaming the folder C:\WINDOWS\SOFTWAREDISTRIBUTION to SOFTWAREDISTRIBUTION.SAV, Reboot and then try the install/updates.

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Thanks for this but I have finally learned how to perform a windows 8 repair install. Which unlike a pc refresh doesn't force you to reinstall your programs.