Fix 0x8A150006 Microsoft Store Error the right way

Some users are complaining about not being able to install any app and encountering Microsoft Store Error 0x8A150006. They either see the error when trying to install the game that needs administrative approval or User Account Control prompt confirmation. Following are some of the error messages users see:

Something unexpected happened
Reporting this problem will help us understand it better. You can wait a bit and try again or restart your device. That may help.
Code: 0x8A150006

In this post, we are going to talk about solutions that can resolve the issue.

Fix 0x8A150006 Microsoft Store Error

If you encounter Microsoft Store Error 0x8A150006, follow the solutions mentioned below to resolve the issue:

1. Clear the LocalCache Folder
2. Run the Windows Store App troubleshooter
3. Use Repair or Reset
4. Re-register Microsoft Store
5. Restart Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service
6. Switch to another user account.

If you are encountering a Microsoft error code, then the first thing you should do is to check whether your Windows OS is up to date or not. If it still continues to persist then check the solutions mentioned in this article, one by one.

1] Clear the LocalCache Folder

• Open Run box, copy and paste %localappdata% and click OK.
• Open Packages > Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe > LocalCache folder.
• Press the Ctrl+A hotkey to select all content within the LocalCache folder.
• Press the Delete button.

2] Run the Windows Store App troubleshooter

If switching to another account doesn’t work out then use the Windows Store troubleshooter. Using this tool, you will know the cause behind the error and correct it. To do the same, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Click Win+I to open Settings.
2. In System, select Troubleshoot.
3. Now, click on Other Troubleshooters and find Windows Store Apps.
4. Select the Run option.

Once the process is done, you will know the culprit causing the issue and then click on Apply this fix to solve the problem.

3] Use Repair or Reset

You may encounter the issue if there’s any fault in your app. Since we don’t know what’s the deal with the app, we will use a tool called Repair and Reset to find the issue and repair it. Here’s how you can do the same:

1. Open Settings and click on Apps & features or Installed apps.
2. Find Microsoft Store and then select the three dots.
3. Click on the Advanced option and now click on the Terminate and Repair buttons.

Check if the issue persists or not. If it does then you can reset the settings and to do so, agaon go to Apps > Apps & features or Installed Apps > Microsoft Store and click the Reset button.

Alternatively, you can also open Run, type Wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter. For some users, using the method worked, but both methods will reset the Microsoft Store.

However, keep in mind that doing so will delete all the app’s data.

4] Re-register Microsoft Store

You can also re-registered in Microsoft Store to see if that resolves the issue or not. Follow the prescribed steps to do the same:

Right-click on the Windows icon and then select Powershell (admin).

Select Yes when the User Account Prompt will appear.

Execute the following command and click on Enter button:

Get-AppXPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

After running the command, check if the issue is resolved.

5] Restart Windows Update Service Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service are two of the services that you need to make sure are working perfectly fine. The error in question can happen due to these two services not working as Windows software needs them to function properly. If this is the case, then follow the prescribed steps to restart the services:

• Click Win+R to open the Run Dialogue box.
• Type the following and then click Enter:

services.msc

• Right-click on Windows Update and select the Properties option.
• Now, select the Stop button.
• Set the Startup type to Manual (Triggered) and restart it after some time.
• Click on Apply and Ok button.

Do the same process with Background Intelligent Transfer Service but set it to Automatic startup type.

Then check if the issue persists or not.

6] Switch to another user account

If your account is corrupted or has any issues then we recommend you switch to another account, here’s how you can do it:

• Click Win+I to open Settings.
• Click on Accounts and then select Family & other users.
• In Other users, click on Add account button.
• Click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information and then select Add a user without a Microsoft account.

Hopefully, you will be able to resolve the issue.

Read: Fix 0xC002001B Microsoft Store error on Windows 11

How do I fix a corrupted Windows Store?

If you are not able to use Windows Store and do not know the reason behind it, then opt for Windows Store Troubleshooter. All you have to do is open Settings, go to System (for Windows 11) and Update & Security (for Windows 10), select Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooter or Additional troubleshooter, and then run the Windows Store Troubleshooter.

Read: How to fix Windows Store Error code 0x80072EFD.