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452    <style id="esl-embed-core-styles">
453        .esl-embed {
454            position: relative;
455            max-width: 100%;
456            margin: 14px 0;
457            border-radius: 10px;
458            overflow: hidden;
459            background: #0b1830;
460            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,24,48,.08);
461        }
462        /* Aspect-ratio'd video embeds (YouTube/Vimeo/Twitch/Facebook/LinkedIn/…):
463           iframe fills the aspect-ratio wrapper. Exclude blockquote-SDK embeds
464           via :not(--static) so TikTok/Twitter/etc. don't collapse to wrapper
465           height — the SDK sets their iframe height via inline style. */
466        .esl-embed:not(.esl-embed--static) iframe {
467            position: absolute; inset: 0;
468            width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
469            border: 0 !important;
470            display: block !important;
471        }
472        .esl-embed--static { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; }
473        .esl-embed--static iframe {
474            position: static;
475            max-width: 100%;
476            border: 0;
477            display: block;
478        }
479        .esl-embed--static blockquote { margin: 0 auto !important; }
480    </style>
481        <style id="esl-embed-youtube-fallback">
482        /* Fallback for any stray YouTube iframes not inside .esl-embed wrapper
483           (old posts, edge cases). Prevents mobile horizontal-scroll overflow. */
484        .entry-content > p > iframe[src*="youtube"],
485        .entry-content > p > iframe[src*="youtu.be"],
486        .activity-content iframe[src*="youtube"],
487        .activity-content iframe[src*="youtu.be"] {
488            display: block !important;
489            width: 100% !important;
490            max-width: 100% !important;
491            aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
492            height: auto !important;
493            border-radius: 10px !important;
494            border: 0 !important;
495            margin: 14px 0 !important;
496            background: #000;
497        }
498
499        /* Homepage "Community" slider — YT thumbnails get a play-button overlay
500           so editors / visitors see it's a video. Targets .activity-inner that
501           contains an i.ytimg.com thumbnail (injected by esl_embed_slider_thumbnailize). */
502        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner {
503            position: relative;
504        }
505        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) .activity-link {
506            position: relative;
507            display: block;
508        }
509        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) .activity-link::after {
510            content: "";
511            position: absolute;
512            inset: 0;
513            background: linear-gradient( rgba(0,0,0,0.05), rgba(0,0,0,0.2) );
514            pointer-events: none;
515            z-index: 1;
516        }
517        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) .activity-link::before {
518            content: "";
519            position: absolute;
520            top: 50%;
521            left: 50%;
522            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
523            width: 64px;
524            height: 44px;
525            background: #cc1f1a;
526            border-radius: 12px;
527            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
528            z-index: 2;
529            pointer-events: none;
530        }
531        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) .activity-link {
532            /* Stack an SVG triangle on top via an inline mask */
533        }
534        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) img.activity-meta-image {
535            position: relative;
536            z-index: 1;
537        }
538        /* Triangle on top of the red rounded rect, rendered as its own element via ::after on the link */
539        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) .activity-link {
540            --esl-play-size: 64px;
541        }
542        /* Video-only slider cards (URL replaced with thumbnail img): hide empty
543           .text paragraph and stop .activity-inner from flex-growing so the
544           card hugs the thumbnail — no empty bar below. */
545        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) p.text {
546            display: none !important;
547        }
548        #activity-slider-box .activity-inner:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) {
549            flex: 0 0 auto !important;
550        }
551        /* Push the .activity-item inside the slide so it aligns to top, and the
552           card background below the thumbnail ends at the thumbnail bottom. */
553        #activity-slider-box .custom-slide:has(img.activity-meta-image[src*="i.ytimg.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="vimeocdn.com"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="tiktokcdn-us"], img.activity-meta-image[src*="p16-sign"]) > .activity-item {
554            align-self: flex-start;
555        }
556    </style>
557        <style id="esl-embed-video-fallback">
558        /* Force iframes inside our wrappers to fill them even if the embed
559           provider emits its own inline width/height/style. */
560        .esl-embed--vimeo iframe,
561        .esl-embed--twitch iframe {
562            position: absolute !important;
563            inset: 0 !important;
564            width: 100% !important;
565            height: 100% !important;
566            max-width: 100% !important;
567            border: 0 !important;
568            border-radius: 10px;
569        }
570        .esl-embed--vimeo,
571        .esl-embed--twitch {
572            position: relative;
573        }
574        /* Fallback for any stray oEmbed iframes not inside our wrapper. */
575        .entry-content iframe[src*="vimeo.com"],
576        .entry-content iframe[src*="player.vimeo.com"],
577        .entry-content iframe[src*="twitch.tv"],
578        .entry-content iframe[src*="player.twitch.tv"],
579        .activity-content iframe[src*="vimeo.com"],
580        .activity-content iframe[src*="player.vimeo.com"],
581        .activity-content iframe[src*="twitch.tv"],
582        .acomment-content iframe[src*="vimeo.com"],
583        .acomment-content iframe[src*="twitch.tv"] {
584            display: block !important;
585            width: 100% !important;
586            max-width: 100% !important;
587            aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
588            height: auto !important;
589            border: 0 !important;
590            border-radius: 10px !important;
591            margin: 14px 0 !important;
592        }
593    </style>
594        <style id="esl-embed-instagram-fit">
595        .activity-content blockquote.instagram-media,
596        .acomment-content blockquote.instagram-media,
597        .activity-content iframe.instagram-media,
598        .acomment-content iframe.instagram-media,
599        blockquote.instagram-media[data-instgrm-version],
600        iframe.instagram-media {
601            min-width: 0 !important;
602            max-width: 100% !important;
603            width: 100% !important;
604        }
605    </style>
606        <style id="esl-embed-linkedin-styles">
607        /* LinkedIn official iframe is always ~600px tall; override the core's aspect-ratio cage. */
608        .esl-embed--linkedin { background: #fff; min-height: 600px; }
609        .esl-embed--linkedin iframe {
610            position: static !important;
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1336          <p><em>Could you please help me with an issue I am having with Microsoft Store? I don&#039;t know what happened, but Store download speed is insanely slow. It takes me over an hour to update or download one app. What is going on here?</em></p>
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1338<p>Windows users rely on the Microsoft Store for app downloads and update services, as well as access to digital content. Microsoft designed this platform with a smooth interface that allows users to easily maintain software updates.</p>
1339<p>Some users report Microsoft Store download speeds that are slower than expected despite no problems with their internet connection. Microsoft Store download speed issues cause significant frustration, particularly during lengthy download times that disrupt app updates and newly installed software.</p>
1340<p>Many users facing the Microsoft Store download speed slow problem notice that while other online activities such as streaming or browsing occur at normal speeds, downloads from the Store lag significantly.</p>
1341<p>The symptoms are downloads freezing, progress bars moving extremely slowly, and in some cases, the process timing out completely. Even with a fast and stable internet connection, the Store appears to lag, something that has caused a lot of discussion on the internet about the issue.</p>
1342<p>Several factors could explain the disparity between actual speeds and download times. This issue is commonly caused by internal 
1342cache corruption or misaligned settings in the Microsoft Store. Third-party software conflicts, bandwidth usage from background operations, and occasional server problems encountered by Microsoft systems are all potential causes of slow performance. Outdated network drivers and system components may cause performance issues.</p>
1343<p>The solutions require an investigation of potential causes, with the option of resetting the cache, modifying network configurations, and upgrading system components. In the Microsoft Store, the [d1] repair and maintenance app provides users with an automated method to diagnose and resolve underlying issues, allowing normal download speeds to be restored.</p>
1344<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store</figcaption></figure></p>
1345<h2 id="fix-1-clear-microsoft-store-cache">Fix 1. Clear Microsoft Store cache</h2>
1346<p>Corrupted cache files can slow down downloads in the Microsoft Store, and clearing them can often restore normal speeds.</p>
1347<ul>
1348<li>Type <strong>wsreset.exe</strong> in Windows search and press <strong>Enter.</strong></li>
1349<li>Wait till a black window shows up – <strong>do not close it.</strong></li>
1350<li>Once it&#039;s gone, <strong>Microsoft Store should restart.</strong></li>
1351<li>Try using the Store again.</li>
1352</ul>
1353<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clear store cache" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clear store cache" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-clear-store-cache_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clear store cache</figcaption></figure></p>
1354<h2 id="fix-2-run-the-troubleshooters">Fix 2. Run the troubleshooters</h2>
1355<p>The built-in troubleshooters can automatically identify and fix common issues affecting Microsoft Store downloads.</p>
1356<p><strong>Windows 11</strong></p>
1357<ul>
1358<li>Type <strong>Troubleshoot</strong> in Windows search and hit <strong>Enter.</strong></li>
1359<li>Click <strong>Additional troubleshooters/Other troubleshooters</strong>.</li>
1360<li>Scroll down to find <strong>Windows store apps </strong>and select it.</li>
1361<li>Click <strong>Run the troubleshooter/Run.</strong></li>
1362<li>Wait till the process is finished and apply the fixes.</li>
1363<li>Repeat with <strong>Network &amp; Internet troubleshooter</strong>.</li>
1364</ul>
1365<p><strong>Windows 10</strong></p>
1366<ul>
1367<li>Right-click on <strong>Start</strong> and pick <strong>Settings.</strong></li>
1368<li>Go to <strong>Network &amp; Internet </strong>section.</li>
1369<li>On the right side, find the <strong>Advanced network settings</strong> section.</li>
1370<li>Click <strong>Network troubleshooter</strong> and wait.</li>
1371<li>The fixes should be automatically applied.</li>
1372</ul>
1373<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store run network troubleshooter" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store run network troubleshooter" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-run-network-troubleshooter_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store run network troubleshooter</figcaption></figure></p>
1374<h2 id="fix-3-sign-out-and-sign-back-into-microsoft-store">Fix 3. Sign out and sign back into Microsoft Store</h2>
1375<p>Refreshing your account credentials can resolve connection issues within the store and improve download speeds.</p>
1376<ul>
1377<li>Launch <strong>Microsoft Store.</strong></li>
1378<li>Click on your <strong>Profile</strong> picture and click <strong>Sign out.</strong></li>
1379<li><strong>Restart </strong>your computer.</li>
1380<li><strong>Sign back in</strong> again with your account credentials.</li>
1381</ul>
1382<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store sign out of store" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store sign out of store" src="https://ugetf
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1383<h2 id="fix-4-repair-or-reset-microsoft-store-app">Fix 4. Repair or reset Microsoft Store App</h2>
1384<p>Repairing or resetting the app can fix internal issues and restore its default settings, potentially speeding up downloads.</p>
1385<ul>
1386<li>Right-click on <strong>Start</strong> and select <strong>Apps &amp; Features/Installed apps.</strong></li>
1387<li>Scroll down to find <strong>Microsoft Store</strong> and click<strong> Advanced options </strong>or go to <strong>Settings &gt; System &gt; System Components &gt; Advanced options.</strong></li>
1388<li>Scroll down again and click <strong>Terminate</strong> and <strong>Repair.</strong></li>
1389<li>If that does not work, try using <strong>Reset.</strong></li>
1390</ul>
1391<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store repair reset store" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store repair reset store" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-repair-reset-store_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store repair reset store</figcaption></figure></p>
1392<h2 id="fix-5-disable-vpn-or-proxy">Fix 5. Disable VPN or proxy</h2>
1393<p>VPN or proxy settings can interfere with the connection to the Microsoft Store, slowing down downloads.</p>
1394<ul data-start="2286" data-end="2543">
1395<li>Right-click on <strong>Start</strong> and pick <strong>Network connections.</strong></li>
1396<li>Navigate to the <strong>VPN</strong> section and <strong>disable</strong> it if it&#039;s connected.</li>
1397<li>Then back and select <strong>Proxy.</strong></li>
1398<li>Here, <strong>disable Proxy</strong> if it&#039;s enabled.</li>
1399<li data-start="2484" data-end="2543">If using a VPN, disconnect it and try logging in again.</li>
1400</ul>
1401<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store disable proxy and vpn" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store disable proxy and vpn" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-disable-proxy-and-vpn_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store disable proxy and vpn</figcaption></figure></p>
1402<h2 id="fix-6-check-delivery-optimization-settings">Fix 6. Check Delivery Optimization settings</h2>
1403<ul>
1404<li>Type <strong>Updates</strong> in Windows search and press <strong>Enter.</strong></li>
1405<li>Go to <strong>Advanced options</strong>.</li>
1406<li>Scroll down and find <strong>Delivery Optimization</strong> - click it.</li>
1407<li>Scroll down again and click <strong>Advanced options</strong>.</li>
1408<li>Under <strong>Download settings,</strong> click the Percentage of measured bandwidth (measured against the update source) check box.</li>
1409<li>Then, mark the<strong> Limit how much bandwidth is used for downloading updates in the background</strong> and slide the slider to <strong>100%.</strong></li>
1410</ul>
1411<p><strong><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store check download optimization" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store check download optimization" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-check-download-optimization_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store check download optimization</figcaption></figure></strong></p>
1412<h2 id="fix-7-re-register-microsoft-store-app">Fix 7. Re-register Microsoft Store App</h2>
1413<p>Re-registering the app can resolve persistent issues by restoring its original configuration.</p>
1414<ul>
1415<li>Type <strong>PowerShell</strong> in Windows search.</li>
1416<li><strong>Right-click</strong> on PowerShell and select <strong>Run as administrator</strong>.</li>
1417<li>When <strong>UAC</strong> shows up, click <strong>Yes.</strong></li>
1418<li>Type in the following and press <strong>Enter:</strong><br /><strong><em>ren %localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState cache.old</em></strong></li>
1419<li>Then type the following and press <strong>Enter:</strong><br /><em><strong>
1419powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted<br />Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}</strong></em></li>
1420<li><strong>Restart</strong> your device.</li>
1421</ul>
1422<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store re register store apps" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store re register store apps" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-re-register-store-apps_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store re register store apps</figcaption></figure></p>
1423<h2 id="fix-8-run-a-clean-boot">Fix 8. Run a Clean Boot</h2>
1424<p>A clean boot ensures that background applications do not interfere with Microsoft Store operations, which can help restore normal download speeds.</p>
1425<ul>
1426<li>Type <strong>msconfig</strong> inWindows Search and press <strong>Enter</strong> to open the System Configuration window.</li>
1427<li>Click on the <strong>Services</strong> tab and check the <strong>Hide all Microsoft Services</strong> box.</li>
1428<li>Click <strong>Disable all </strong>to disable non-Microsoft services, then click the <strong>Startup</strong> tab.</li>
1429<li>Open the <strong>Task Manager</strong>, disable all startup items, and close the Task Manager.</li>
1430<li>Go to the <strong>Boot</strong> tab and mark the<strong> Safe boot </strong>option.</li>
1431<li>Click <strong>OK</strong> on the System Configuration window and <strong>restart</strong> your computer.</li>
1432<li>If everything works fine, you should enable half of the processes and repeat the process. Keep doing this until you find the culprit. Update or uninstall conflicting software.</li>
1433</ul>
1434<p><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clean boot" title="How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clean boot" src="https://ugetfix.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/askit/how-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store-clean-boot_en.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">How to fix slow download speed in microsoft store clean boot</figcaption></figure></p>        </div>
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1443            <p class="ugf-gd-conclusion-text">To fix slow download speeds in the Microsoft Store, you can clear the Microsoft Store cache, modify network configurations, or upgrade system components. If these solutions do not resolve the issue, consider using the repair and maintenance app in the Microsoft Store to diagnose and fix underlying problems.</p>
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1453                <span>What settings can I adjust in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to improve Microsoft Store download speed?</span>
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1457                <p>You can try adjusting your network settings, such as enabling the &#039;Delivery Optimization&#039; feature, which allows you to download updates from other PCs on your local network.</p>
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1462                <span>Are there any background applications in Windows 10 or Windows 11 that might be affecting Microsoft Store download speeds?</span>
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1466                <p>Yes, background applications consuming bandwidth can slow down downloads; ensure that unnecessary apps are closed or disabled while using the Microsoft Store.</p>
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1471                <span>How can I clear the Microsoft Store cache to potentially fix slow download speeds in Windows 10 or Windows 11?</span>
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1474              <div class="ugf-gd-faq-body">
1475                <p>You can clear the Microsoft Store cache by pressing Win + R, typing &#039;wsreset.exe&#039;, and hitting Enter; this will reset the store without affecting your installed applications.</p>
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2428  function updateUrl(url,title){
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2511    <style id="esl-report-style">
2512/* Match existing action-bar button look (fav/view/acomment-reply) */
2513.esl-article-top-actions .activity-meta.action a.report::after,
2514.esl-article-engagement .activity-meta a.report::after { content: "Report" !important; }
2515.esl-article-top-actions .activity-meta.action a.report::before,
2516.esl-article-engagement .activity-meta a.report::before {
2517	-webkit-mask-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="black"><path d="M4 2v20h2v-8h12l-2-4 2-4H6V2z"/></svg>') !important;
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2519	-webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat !important; mask-repeat: no-repeat !important;
2520	-webkit-mask-position: center !important; mask-position: center !important;
2521	-webkit-mask-size: contain !important;     mask-size: contain !important;
2522	background-color: #747474 !important;
2523}
2524
2525/* Fallback button used on non-article surfaces */
2526.esl-report-btn {
2527	background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
2528	color: #747474; font-size: 13px; padding: 4px 8px;
2529	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
2530	border-radius: 6px; transition: background .12s, color .12s;
2531}
2532.esl-report-btn:hover { background: #f0f2f5; color: #b00020; }
2533.esl-report-btn::before { content: '⚑'; font-size: 14px; }
2534
2535/* ===== REPORT MODAL — MDU design system ===== */
2536.esl-report-backdrop {
2537	position: fixed; inset: 0;
2538	background: rgba(15,30,58,.55);
2539	backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
2540	z-index: 2147483646;
2541	display: none; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
2542	padding: 64px 20px 32px; overflow-y: auto;
2543	animation: eslrpt-fade .18s ease-out;
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2545.esl-report-backdrop.open { display: flex; }
2546@keyframes eslrpt-fade { from { opacity: 0 } to { opacity: 1 } }
2547@keyframes eslrpt-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) } to { opacity: 1; transform: none } }
2548.esl-report-modal {
2549	position: relative;
2550	background: var(--paper-2, #f8f5f0);
2551	border: 1px solid var(--rule, #e5e0d6);
2552	border-radius: 2px;
2553	width: 100%; max-width: 440px;
2554	box-shadow: 0 24px 64px -12px rgba(15,30,58,.22);
2555	overflow: hidden;
2556	font-family: var(--sans, system-ui, sans-serif);
2557	animation: eslrpt-rise .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
2558}
2559.esl-report-modal::before {
2560	content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
2561	height: 2px; background: var(--gold, #c9a96e);
2562}
2563.esl-report-head {
2564	padding: 22px 24px 18px;
2565	display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
2566	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule, #e5e0d6);
2567	background: var(--paper, #fff);
2568}
2569.esl-report-eyebrow {
2570	display: block;
2571	font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em; font-weight: 600;
2572	color: var(--gold, #c9a96e); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase;
2573	font-family: var(--sans, system-ui, sans-serif);
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2575.esl-report-head h3 {
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2577	font-family: var(--serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif);
2578	font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .01em;
2579	color: var(--ink, #1a1a2e); line-height: 1.2;
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2581.esl-report-close {
2582	background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--rule, #e5e0d6);
2583	width: 30px !important; height: 30px !important; min-width: 0 !important;
2584	border-radius: 50% !important; padding: 0 !important;
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2592.esl-report-body { padding: 0; }
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2596	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule, #e5e0d6);
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2600.esl-report-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule, #e5e0d6); }
2601.esl-report-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
2602.esl-report-opt {
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2604	padding: 13px 24px; background: transparent;
2605	border: 0; cursor: pointer;
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2632	border-radius: 2px; padding: 10px 12px;
2633	font-family: var(--sans, system-ui, sans-serif);
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2635	resize: vertical; outline: none;
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2639.esl-report-reason textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold, #c9a96e); }
2640.esl-report-reason textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted, #9ca3af); }
2641.esl-report-submit {
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2643	border: 0; border-radius: 2px;
2644	padding: 10px 24px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 11px;
2645	letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
2646	cursor: pointer; margin-top: 12px; float: right;
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2650.esl-report-submit:disabled { background: var(--rule, #e5e0d6); color: var(--muted, #9ca3af);
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2651.esl-report-submit:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--gold, #c9a96e); }
2652.esl-report-msg { clear: both; color: var(--ink, #1a1a2e); padding: 10px 0 0; font-size: 13px; }
2653.esl-report-msg.err { color: #b00020; }
2654body.esl-report-open { overflow: hidden !important; }
2655body.esl-report-open .header, body.esl-report-open header.site-header { z-index: 1 !important; }
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2658	<div class="esl-report-modal">
2659		<div class="esl-report-head">
2660			<div>
2661				<small class="esl-report-eyebrow">REPORT</small>
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2664			<button class="esl-report-close" type="button" aria-label="Close">×</button>
2665		</div>
2666		<div class="esl-report-body">
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2668			<ul class="esl-report-list" id="esl-report-list"></ul>
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2673			<div class="esl-report-msg" id="esl-report-msg"></div>
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2676		</div>
2677		<div class="esl-report-login" id="esl-report-login" style="display:none;padding:32px 24px;text-align:center;background:var(--paper,#fff);border-top:1px solid var(--rule,#e5e0d6)">
2678			<p style="margin:0 0 20px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink,#1a1a2e);line-height:1.5">Please log in to report content.</p>
2679			<a href="https://ugetfix.com/?login=1&#038;redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fugetfix.com%2Foptimize%2Fhow-to-fix-slow-download-speed-in-microsoft-store%2F" class="esl-report-submit" style="text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;float:none">Log in</a>
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2681	</div>
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2747
2748	function selectCat(slug) {
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2750		if (slug === 'hide') { submit(); return; }
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2753		rinp.focus();
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2755
2756	function submit() {
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2768				category:     state.cat,
2769				reason_text:  rinp.value
2770			})
2771		})
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2777				msg.textContent = o.j.duplicate
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2780				setTimeout(close, 1200);
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2801			seen.add(bar);
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2807			if (scope && scope.id) {
2808				var m = scope.id.match(/^(acomment|activity)-(\d+)$/);
2809				if (m) { cid = parseInt(m[2], 10); ct = 'activity'; }
2810			}
2811			if (!cid && document.body.classList.contains('single-post')) {
2812				var pm = document.body.className.match(/postid-(\d+)/);
2813				if (pm) { cid = parseInt(pm[1], 10); ct = 'post'; }
2814			}
2815			if (!cid) return;
2816
2817			var isUl = bar.tagName.toLowerCase() === 'ul';
2818			var wrap = document.createElement(isUl ? 'li' : 'div');
2819			wrap.className = 'generic-button';
2820			var a = document.createElement('a');
2821			a.href = '#';
2822			a.className = 'button report bp-secondary-action bp-tooltip';
2823			a.setAttribute('role', 'button');
2824			a.setAttribute('data-bp-tooltip', 'Report');
2825			var sr = document.createElement('span');
2826			sr.className = 'bp-screen-reader-text';
2827			sr.textContent = 'Report';
2828			a.appendChild(sr);
2829			var capCt = ct, capCid = cid;
2830			a.addEventListener('click', function(e){ e.preventDefault(); open(capCt, capCid); });
2831			wrap.appendChild(a);
2832			bar.appendChild(wrap);
2833		});
2834	}
2835	if (document.readyState === 'loading') document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', attachButtons);
2836	else attachButtons();
2837	new MutationObserver(attachButtons).observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });
2838})();
2839</script>
2839
2840		
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2841</body>
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