WhatsApp cannot be installed.

K. Nakano 0 Reputation points
2026-08-22T16:59:15.01+00:00

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This screen continues ad infinitum. How can I force it to be installed?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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  1. SD - IA 180.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-24T05:02:16.9466667+00:00

    Yes, the switch is silent.

    Please do a repair upgrade as next step. Please go to Settings > System > Recovery> Fix problems using Windows update.

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    This should 100% fix the issue, unless WhatsApp app developers have introduced this issue.

    I look forward to hearing from you to get the results of the troubleshooting.

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  2. K. Nakano 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-23T16:02:42.5933333+00:00

    It simply reproduces the basic input directory C:\Users\user name>. Nothing else.

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  3. SD - IA 180.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-23T07:33:37.2233333+00:00

    Yes, Indeed the package mechanism is broken.

    How about trying after this:

    Press Windows+R keys on the keyboard, or Right-click Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.

    Type "wsreset -i"

    Press Enter.

    Take a screenshot and post in the next reply.

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  4. K. Nakano 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-22T18:02:31.83+00:00

    After ... accept agreement ->Y->

    Failed to install or upgrade Microsoft store package. Error code: 0x80073d02.

    appears. What went wrong?

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  5. SD - IA 180.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-22T17:32:42.8233333+00:00

    Hi,

    In the Windows search, 

    Type cmd, right-click it, and choose Run as Administrator.

    Execute this command:

    winget install 9nksqgp7f2nh
    
    
    

    This should install WhatsApp. Let me know if it works.

    I look forward to hearing from you to get the results of the troubleshooting.

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