Fix 0x80048504 Microsoft Store error

To use the Microsoft Store, we need a Microsoft account, which is also the account we use on Windows 11/10. Though the Microsoft Store offers a lot, issues do crop up occasionally. Some users see Microsoft Store Error 0x80048504 when they try to use Microsoft Store. In this guide, we show you how to fix it.

Fix 0x80048504 Microsoft Store error

When you open Microsoft Store and see error 0x80048504, you can use the following methods to fix the issue and use the store normally.

Log out of the Microsoft Store and log in again
Reset Microsoft Store Cache
Repair and Reset the Microsoft Store
Check the Windows Update Services status
Run SFC and DISM scans

Before you begin, change your network from WiFi to Ethernet or vice versa and see if that helps.

1] Log out of the Microsoft Store and log in again

If you can access the profile icon in the Microsoft Store, click on Sign out under your Microsoft account which appears after you click on the profile icon. It will remove your Microsoft account from the Microsoft Store. Close the Microsoft Store, terminate the Microsoft Store app in the Task Manager by selecting End task, and relaunch it. Then click on the same profile icon which does not have a profile picture, and click Sign in and complete the signing-in process.

2] Reset Microsoft Store Cache

Sometimes, the cache that saves up on the PC may create issues if it is corrupted. You need to reset the Microsoft Store cache to get rid of the issue, if it is caused by this. You can reset the Microsoft Store cache by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and entering the following command.

WSReset.exe

3] Repair and Reset the Microsoft Store

You can get rid of many issues on the Microsoft Store by repairing or resetting the Microsoft Store app. It can help you fix the error 0x80048504 too.

To repair or reset the Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
Go to Apps > Apps & features.
Find Microsoft Store > click the three-dotted icon > select Advanced options.
Click the Repair button.
Check if it resolves the issue.
If not, click the Reset button twice.

4] Check the Windows Update Services status

If you see the error 0x80048504 while installing or updating an app on the Microsoft Store, you need to check the Windows Update Services status. Open the Services app and check the Windows Update-related Services like Windows Update, Windows Update Medic, Update Orchestrator Services, etc are not disabled.

The default configuration on a standalone Windows 11/10 PC is as follows:

Windows Update Service – Manual (Triggered)
Windows Update Medic Services – Manual
Cryptographic Services – Automatic
Background Intelligent Transfer Service – Manual
DCOM Server Process Launcher – Automatic
RPC Endpoint Mapper – Automatic
Windows Installer – Manual.

This will ensure that the required services are available. If you find any issues with them, fix them to fix the error on the Microsoft Store by following the default configuration.

5] Run SFC and DISM scans

If the issue is not yet fixed, there might be issues with the system files or System Image. Open the elevated Command Prompt and run the SFC scan first, and then run DISM scans by entering the commands. They will find and fix the issues and help you get rid of the error 0x80048504 on the Microsoft Store.

Also read: The Server stumbled, Windows Store error code 80072EFF, 80072EFD, 0X80072EE7, 801901F7

How do I fix the Microsoft Store error code?

If you see any error code on the Microsoft Store, you can fix it easily by relaunching the Store app, signing out and signing in again, repairing or resetting the Microsoft Store, running SFC or DISM scans, and checking if the Windows Update Services are running properly in their default configurations.

How do I fix the Microsoft Store network error?

You see the network error on Microsoft Store when you do not have a reliable internet connection, or you have connected to the internet using a VPN, etc. Make sure the internet connection is working fine with good speeds, check if the date and time are properly set, log out and log in again with your Microsoft account, and repair the Microsoft Store as a last resort.