Solved: Cross Device Experience Host Not Installing

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Published onMarch 26, 2024

published onMarch 26, 2024

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Microsoft has done great in connecting your phone as a webcam on your PC with the Cross Device Experience Host but it not installing was probably not on your bingo card.

The Cross Device Experience Host not installing or stuck at pending is probably just an installation glitch. Your Microsoft Store cache might be corrupted, you have a storage or connection issue.

What can I do if I can’t install the Cross Device Experience Host?

1. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

If the Windows Store apps has no issues, ensure you have a working and stable internet connection and do aDisk Cleanup. Sometimes, apps have trouble installing because there’s insufficient space or theconnection keeps droppinginterrupting the download.

2. Install the app from a command line

3. Set system drive as default storage location for apps

Changing the drive location could potentially address any storage or drive issues that could be causing the installation to be stuck.

4. Reset the Microsoft Store cache

It’s possible that there’s a built-up of cache from the Microsoft Store. Clearing this temporary data may recreate the cache afresh and resolve any issues with downloads.

5. Run DISM and SFC scans

Any corrupt system files may be preventing the successful installation of the Cross Device Experience Host so these scans can repair these files and allow installation to carry on.

6. Perform clean boot

If you’re unlucky with all the above, you should tryinstalling Microsoft Store apps without the store. Sometimes it’s just a temporary glitch with the store so if you really need the app, you can opt for the alternative.

There are alsoother ways to use your phone as a webcamwithout relying on PhoneLink or the Cross Device Experience Host. The feature is fairly new so as you wait for an official fix, having alternatives is great.

Have you come across this issue? Any additional tips you may have to offer? Share them with us in the comment section below.

Solved: Cross Device Experience Host Not Installing#

What can I do if I can’t install the Cross Device Experience Host?#

1. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter#

2. Install the app from a command line#

3. Set system drive as default storage location for apps#

4. Reset the Microsoft Store cache#

5. Run DISM and SFC scans#

6. Perform clean boot#