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Error code 0x80073CFE microsoft store

Anonymous
2022-10-03T16:16:26+00:00

I've been unable to update any apps for at least a week now, error code 0x80073CFE.

I have tried using command prompt and running scans etc, to fix the issue but nothing has worked, the scans and health checks come back clean. I have also tried repairing and resetting the store via Windows app settings on my pc.

Is there anything I/Microsoft can do to fix this? I have the latest Windows 11.

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-04T15:26:47+00:00

    Hi JodieKitten,

    The app repository database files in the "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository" folder seem to be corrupt. There is a way to rename them via the Windows Recovery Environment so that Windows will rebuild them automatically. However, if you're going to try a repair installation as suggested by the Independent Advisor, I can take the backseat for now.

    Whichever method you choose to try, please backup your current installation using the Macrium Reflect Image Backup tool (free) just in case.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-06T08:48:41+00:00

    Hi Ramesh,

    Could you walk me through your method please? I'd like to try a less invasive option first and if needs be then reinstall windows.

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  2. David-M 110.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-03T16:57:59+00:00

    Hi JodieKitten.

    I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    What scans are you referring to? Are the DISM and SFC commands?

    Make sure Windows is updated:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upd...

    If Windows is already updated or updating didn't help. Do the procedures below.

    In the Microsoft Store, sign out of your Microsoft account and sign in again.

    Then see if the problem is resolved.

    If it persists, run the troubleshooter:

    1. Press "Windows + I" and select "System > Troubleshoot";
    2. Select "Other Troubleshooters";
    3. On "Windows Store Apps" click on "Run".

    Clear your Microsoft Store cache.

    1. Press "Windows + R";
    2. Type WSReset.exe;
    3. Click OK.

    If the problem persists, reset the Microsoft Store app:

    1. Press "Windows + I" and select "Apps > Apps & features";
    2. Look for "Microsoft Store", click on the three dots and select "Advanced Options";
    3. Under "Reset", click "Reset" and click "Reset" again.

    – Also, try the "Repair" option in the same place if Reset doesn't work

    If it persists, re-register the Microsoft Store.

    1. Press "Windows + X" and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)";
    2. Type or paste the following command and press Enter:

    Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

    Note if the command will run correctly or will have a red message.

    1. Restart the PC.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-04T13:36:24+00:00

    Hi David,

    The app definitely wasn't open when I tried the command, I did then open and close the store and restart my pc but it still came up with the error?

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  4. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-04T12:21:29+00:00

    Hi JodieKitten,

    There are no corrupt modules as far as I can see. And some of the inbox apps need updating. Still have no clue as to why 0x80073CFE is occurring, but the log produced by the following command should give us more insights:

    • Get-AppxLog -All | out-file C:\Installation.log

    (This command gets all the app package installation logs on the computer.)

    Pls upload the C:\Installation.log to OneDrive.

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