At this point in time I've lost count of how many different Microsoft Store error messages I've seen and solved... However, here we are again with another new one to add to the list! Thankfully, just like all the others, there's a really quick and easy way to solve it. Well quick enough but it might take a few different solutions until you find the one that works for your device.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073CF8 on Windows 11
- What is causing Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF8 on Windows 11?
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How to fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073CF8 on Windows 11
This is a really quick step that you might have done already. If you haven't it's a great first step that should solve the problem in a lot of cases.
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To begin, open the Microsoft Store and click your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
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Next, click the sign-out link below the details and you’ll be signed out.
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Once you have signed out, Restart your computer, and sign back in. This time around it should be working normally.
Note: You may not always be able to access the sign-out option. If this is the case, Try another fix below.
Run the Windows Store App Troubleshooter to fix error 0x80073CF8
If nothing so far has worked you can try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
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To do this, open Settings and go to Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters.
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Next, scroll down and find Windows Store Apps then click Run. This will open a new window that will attempt to find and solve whatever is causing error 0x80073CF8.
Repair the Microsoft Store app to fix error 0x80073CF8
Next, try repairing the Microsoft Store and see if that helps. Here are the steps you need to take to reset the Windows Store app:
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Right-click on the Start button and select the Settings option from the menu list.
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From the left pane, click Apps > Apps and features.
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Switch to the right pane and search for Microsoft Store.
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Then click on the three dots and select the Advanced options.
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Scroll down to the Reset section and click the Repair button.
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If there is a warning message prompting, click Repair to confirm it.
Reset the Microsoft Store app to fix error 0x80073CF8
Next, try resetting the Microsoft Store and see if that helps. Here are the steps you need to take to reset the Windows Store app:
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Right-click on the Start button and select the Settings option from the menu list.
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From the left pane, click Apps > Apps and features.
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Switch to the right pane and search for Microsoft Store.
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Then click on the three dots and select the Advanced options.
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Scroll down to the Reset section and click the Reset button.
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If there is a warning message prompting, click Reset to confirm it.
For most people, this is the first that solves the problem but if it doesn't you might need to roll back a few Windows updates to see if they are the real issue.
Uninstall the last Windows Update
If Resetting the Store app doesn't solve this problem, your best bet is to uninstall the latest update which may have caused this issue. You can find the steps for that linked below. However, if that doesn't work you'll probably have to clean install Windows. Especially if you want to use the Xbox app and Game Pass.
How to uninstall a bad Windows 11 update. Rollback a Windows 11 update.
