Are you stuck with an unresponsive install button in Age of Empires 4? Don’t worry as we will help you troubleshoot it in no time. These errors usually occur due to a glitch in the Microsoft Store app. So, troubleshooting techniques circling the Store can get rid of the issue. Or, it may be a nasty bug that needs to be addressed. Read this article to find out the cause and fix the install button error.
Age of Empires 4 (IV) not installing & unable to click on install button issue: How to fix it?
If you are unable to use the install button or get an error, try these troubleshooting steps to try and address the problem:
1) Check to see if the Install button works despite the visual error.
Sometimes, the install button may appear to be disabled. But, if you click on it, it may work the way it is supposed to. So, try clicking on the install button two or three times to check whether the issue persists.
2) Check for pending Windows updates.
Make sure that there are no pending Windows updates. Pending Windows updates may cause interference in the installation process or cause the install button to malfunction. Microsoft releases essential patches for Windows that require immediate downloading. It may seem like you are on an up-to-date version of the OS, but make sure there aren’t any extra patches waiting for your attention. Also, please restart your device after installing any updates. Now, try launching Age of Empires 4.
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3) Reset the Microsoft Store App.
Use the command wsreset to reset the Microsoft Store – delete the app’s cache. wsreset will not delete your installed apps or account settings. First, open the Command Prompt window (search for cmd in the Start menu. In the Command Prompt, type wsreset and then restart your machine. Once you relaunch the game after restarting, you may get a pop-up. Click the Yes option. The game will close automatically. If not, manually close it. Now, launch the game again, and this time, you should be able to play Age of Empires 4 in the desired language.
If you are on Windows 11, perform the above steps in the same way till you close the game manually. When you do so, the Xbox App will open. You can then launch the game.
4) Run the Microsoft Store App troubleshooter.
Run the automatic troubleshooter to detect and fix problems within Microsoft Store and Xbox App. First, select the Start button, and then select Settings. Navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.
5) Use the System File Checker to repair Microsoft Store.
You can run the System File Checker to repair corrupted Microsoft Store files. Learn how to use the tool from here.
6) Restart your machine multiple times.
Not seeing any issues, yet the error persists? Try restarting your PC multiple times. This may help detect any underlying, missing, or pending critical updates and trigger them.
If none of the above works, it may be a critical bug that needs the developer’s attention immediately. Let them know in detail from here. For more articles on Age of Empires 4, stay tuned to Androidgram!
