[Resolved!] UWP apps not installing

Question

Hello, I can't install UWP apps. When I try to install an app from the Microsoft Store, it gives me error code 0x80070005, even if I try to install an UWP app with a standalone installer, like an AppXBundle or something, it gives the same error code, and won't install at all. On the MS Store, it downloads the app successfully, but cannot install it onto Windows, it says I own the app, yet when I go to the page, it says Install, and shows a little text saying an error occured. It thinks I have the app already but still can't install it even though it's nowhere to be found. A bit of time ago it kind of managed to install some apps in a way it shows an error code (I'm not sure if it's 0x80070005), says I own the app, and the app is in the start list and everything, but when I try to open it, it redirects me to its page on the MS Store, it doesn't have any settings button, neither is it found in Settings > Apps , but there's an uninstall button which doesn't do anything. I no longer have this bug, but UWP apps still don't install. Can someone help me fix the issue? Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi, and thank you for the kind words. Just to clarify, I'm not a Microsoft employee. I'm an experienced user and active member of the community. I do my best to share accurate and helpful information based on my knowledge of the platform.

To answer you directly, no, using setup.exe /product server is not the officially supported or reliable way to bypass hardware checks like TPM when doing an in-place upgrade to Windows 11. While some folks have used that flag as a workaround in niche cases, it's not intended for this use. It's actually designed for server product installations and can cause unexpected behavior, compatibility issues, or activate the wrong edition entirely.

For unsupported hardware (like missing TPM 2.0), Microsoft has provided a more stable and officially documented bypass method that does not require using the /product server flag.

Here’s the correct way to do it.

Download the Windows 11 ISO from the official Microsoft site.

Mount the ISO, then do not run setup.exe yet.

Press Win + R, type regedit, and go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup

If MoSetup doesn't exist, right-click Setup, choose New > Key, and name it MoSetup.

Inside MoSetup, create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named

AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU

Set its value to 1.

Close Registry Editor, then run setup.exe from the mounted ISO.

Proceed with the upgrade. Make sure you select "Keep personal files and apps."

Note: Be very careful when editing the registry; incorrect changes can cause system issues.

Hope that answers your questions.

All the best, cheers!

_Adrian A

Answer 2

Hi again,

Thanks for the follow-up, Aron. I appreciate the details and the screenshot you shared. I understand this is frustrating. At this point, I strongly recommend performing an in-place upgrade.

In-place upgrade is a process wherein it will upgrade the device to the latest version and repair many issues without deleting any files. Usually, it is used to repair corrupted system files, apps, and even incompatible drivers on the system.

Here's how.

Go to the official Microsoft page:

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win...

Under "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)," select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) > click Download.

After downloading:

Right-click the ISO file > click Mount.

Open the new virtual drive that appears > run setup.exe.

On the installer screen

Choose “Keep personal files and apps” when prompted.

Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.

This process can take up to 1 hour and may include multiple restarts. After it completes, Windows will be refreshed while keeping all your data intact. This will also rebuild the entire AppX subsystem, permissions, and service registrations.

Let me know if you are having trouble along the way or if you still have questions.

_Adrian A

Answer 3

Forgot to mention, updates are working fine, I tried disabling WindowsDefender, my only antimalware engine, and it would be worth mentioning aswell that I currently have no other problems with Windows, only UWP apps can't install.

Answer 4

Hello, I am using an admin MS account to sign in, I do not remember changing folder permissions but some programs could have broke some required permissions, let me know what folders should I configure their permissions for, Windows is fully up-to-date, WSReset doesn't help at all, I tried it before, I believe all the listed services are working fine and are configured as intended, I did try some kind of PS re-registration script, but I'm not sure if the one you recommended is different, I will make sure to try it out, unfortunately I made this post late enough, now it's already very late for me (00:17 as of writing this) and I will have to use the computer later instead, thanks a lot either way, Adrian.

Answer 5

Hi Aron,

Thank you for bringing this up. I’m Adrian, a Windows expert and an independent advisor. That 0x80070005 error is typically a permissions-related problem. Don’t worry, I’ll help you get this sorted out step by step.

Before we dive into the fix, let me ask a few quick questions to better understand your system

1. Are you signed in with a local account or a Microsoft account?
2. Have you recently changed any folder permissions or used any tweaking software?
3. Is Windows fully updated? Any failed updates recently?
4. Do you have third-party antivirus software installed?

Please answer those when you can. In the meantime, here are the steps you can take right away to fix the problem.

Step 1. Press Win + R, type wsreset.exe, and press Enter. This is to reset the Microsoft Store. A blank Command Prompt window will appear, then Microsoft Store will open after a few seconds.

Step 2. Open File Explorer and go to C:\Program Files\
Right-click the WindowsApps folder (it’s hidden, so enable hidden items), then click Properties > Security > Advanced.
Make sure your user account has Full Control or at least Read & Execute permission.
If not, you may need to take ownership of the folder. Let me know if you want exact steps for that.

Step 3. Open PowerShell as Administrator, then run
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
Let it complete. Then reboot your PC. This is to re-register all UWP apps.

Step 4. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and make sure these are set to Manual or Automatic

Windows Update
Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
Microsoft Store Install Service
AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC)
Restart any that are not running.

Please try these and let me know the results. Once I get your answers to those questions and see how these steps go, I can help you further.

We’ll get this working again.

Best regards,
Adrian A