Microsoft Store: prevent unauthorized person from buying games on Microsoft Store account?

Here's how to prevent unauthorized person from buying games on Microsoft Store account.

i. When using the Microsoft Store on Windows, users may encounter various issues that can affect their ability to download, install, or use apps. Here's a list of common issues and potential solutions:

1. *Unable to Download or Install Apps*
- **Issue**: Users may encounter errors when trying to download or install apps from the Microsoft Store.
- **Solution**:
 - Check your internet connection to ensure it's stable and working properly.
 - Sign out and sign back into your Microsoft account.
 - Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:
   1. Go to Settings - Update & Security - Troubleshoot.
   2. Select "Windows Store Apps" and run the troubleshooter.
 - Reset the Microsoft Store cache:
   1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   2. Enter the command: `wsreset.exe`.
   3. Restart your computer and try downloading/installing apps again.

2. *App Updates Not Installing*
- **Issue**: Updates for installed apps may fail to download or install from the Microsoft Store.
- **Solution**:
 - Check for updates in the Microsoft Store:
   1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
   2. Click on the three-dot menu icon and select "Downloads and updates."
   3. Click on "Get updates" to check for available updates and install them.
 - Reset the Microsoft Store cache as mentioned in the previous solution.

3. *App Not Launching or Crashing*
- **Issue**: Installed apps may fail to launch or crash shortly after launching.
- **Solution**:
 - Check for app updates in the Microsoft Store and install any available updates.
 - Reinstall the problematic app:
   1. Right-click on the Start button and select "Apps and Features."
   2. Find the app in the list, click on it, and select "Uninstall."
   3. Reinstall the app from the Microsoft Store.
 - Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as mentioned in the first solution.

4. *Microsoft Store Error Codes*
- **Issue**: Users may encounter various error codes when using the Microsoft Store, such as 0x80072F8F, 0x80070005, or 0x803FB005.
- **Solution**:
 - Look up the specific error code online to find troubleshooting steps and solutions tailored to that error.
 - Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
   1. Go to Settings - Update & Security - Troubleshoot.
   2. Select "Windows Update" and run the troubleshooter.
 - Reset the Microsoft Store cache as mentioned earlier.

5. *Slow Performance or Loading Times*
- **Issue**: The Microsoft Store may respond slowly or take a long time to load pages and content.
- **Solution**:
 - Check your internet connection speed and stability.
 - Close other apps and programs running in the background that may be consuming system resources.
 - Reset the Microsoft Store cache and restart your computer.

6. *Inability to Sign In*
- **Issue**: Users may have trouble signing in to their Microsoft account within the Microsoft Store.
- **Solution**:
 - Verify your Microsoft account credentials and ensure they are correct.
 - Check for system updates and install any available updates.
 - Try signing in to your Microsoft account using a different web browser or device to ensure there are no account-related issues.

7. *Missing or Corrupted Store Components*
- **Issue**: Certain components of the Microsoft Store may be missing or corrupted, leading to functionality issues.
- **Solution**:
 - Run the Microsoft Store Apps troubleshooter as mentioned earlier.
 - Use PowerShell to reinstall the Microsoft Store app:
   1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   2. Run the command: `Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}`
   3. Restart your computer after the command completes.

Additional Tips:
- Make sure you're using an up-to-date version of Windows.
- Keep your apps and system updated to the latest versions.
- Check for any firewall or antivirus settings that may be blocking access to the Microsoft Store.
- If none of the solutions work, consider contacting Microsoft Support for further assistance.