The Microsoft Store is the one-stop shop for Windows users to download any of the apps that they need. The utility’s addition to the Windows package since Windows 8 has been nothing short of a revolution, but it also has a few shortcomings of its own in the form of errors and bugs. One such error is Error 0x8004E103 that users face while trying to download or update applications or just using the store generally using the app. Today, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to fix the Microsoft Store Error 0x8004E103.
It can be helpful to have an understanding as to what might’ve caused the said error, and there are only two primary causes; installation of any faulty applications from the Microsoft Store, or any glitches in the store’s functioning itself. Let’s see what you can do to remediate the issue:
Fix 0x8004E103 Microsoft Store error in Windows 11/10
If you receive Microsoft Store error 0x8004E103 when trying to download and install apps in Windows 11/10, here are some suggestions to help you:
- Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
- Repair or Reset the Microsoft Store
- Run the SFC and DISM utilities
- Reset Microsoft Store cache
- Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell.
1] Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
The first course of action with any error code about the Microsoft Store is to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter, a utility available for both Windows 11/10 computers.
- Open the Windows Settings with the ‘Win + I’ key combination and select the System tab
- Scroll down and open the Troubleshoot option > Other troubleshooters
- From the list of available troubleshooters, locate Windows Store Apps
- Click on Run and wait for the troubleshooting process to complete
If there are any errors detected, then the troubleshooting utility will notify you of them and recommend a solution. Otherwise, you’ll face a screen as shown below, in which case you can try the other solutions discussed below. The same setting is available in Windows 10 by going to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Run the troubleshooter in the Windows Store Apps option.
2] Repair or Reset the Microsoft Store
If the troubleshooter wasn’t able to detect what’s wrong with the Microsoft Store, then you can try using the built-in app Repair or Reset function as well.
- Launch Windows Settings with the ‘Win + I’ key combination
- Open the Apps tab > Installed Apps
- You’ll then be presented with a list of all the installed apps on your PC. Locate and open the ‘Microsoft Store’ option
- Select Advanced options to open the repair and reset page
First, click on the Repair option and check if it was of any help with Error 0x8004E103. If it isn’t, select Reset and follow the prescribed steps for the procedure.
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3] Run the SFC and DISM utilities
If any incompatible or corrupt system files are conflicting with the Microsoft Store and causing this error to occur, you can take the help of system file scanning utilities like SFC and DISM.
Search for and run the Command Prompt as administrator
Type the following command and press enter:
sfc /scannow
This will initiate the System File Checker process. Depending on your computer, it will take varying times to complete, after which it’ll notify you of the presence of any corrupt system files
Next up, you can run the DISM utility by entering the following commands one after the other
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
To make this change take effect, restart your PC and check if the issue has been resolved.
4] Reset Microsoft Store cache
Lastly, you can also reset the Microsoft Store cache by executing a simple command. Here’s what you have to do:
- Open the Search menu on the Taskbar and search for “wsreset”
- The result will be an executable command. Click on the Open or Run command
- This will result in a blank terminal window opening for a while
Once it closes on its own, the cache of your Microsoft Store has been cleared. After that, open Microsoft Store again to see if you’re still facing the error.
5] Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell
If you wish to reinstall Microsoft Store, you can also open an elevated PowerShell window, type the following command and hit Enter:
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
There you go, folks, the Windows Store back on your Windows 11/10, enjoy and do let us know how well it worked for you in the comment section below.
Read: Microsoft Store error codes, descriptions, resolution.
How do I fix Microsoft Store “Try that again” in Windows?
If you encounter the “Try that again” error while using Microsoft Store, your best bet is to reset the app. You can do that by opening Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Advanced options and eventually clicking on the Reset button.
Read: Microsoft Store not opening or closes immediately after opening
How do I reinstall Microsoft Store?
Unlike most apps, you can’t simply uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Store which is, actually, the place from where you install apps. You may have to reinstall Microsoft Store after experiencing glitches with the same. The process is complicated for most users and can be accomplished by running code through PowerShell or by downloading the Microsoft Store installer (Appx package) as explained above.
We hope that you find this helpful.
