As a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC user, you’re bound to occasionally run into Microsoft Store errors like Error Code(s) 0x8D050002, 0x80073d0a, 0x00000190, 0x87E10BD0, 0x80073D12, 0x80004003, and so on. In this post, we provide the most suitable solutions to successfully fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073D0D when you try to download and install a game or app on your device.
Similar to Error code 0x80073cf4, you may also encounter this error code when you’re trying to move inbuilt system apps from one location to another.
Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073D0D
If you have encountered Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073D0D while trying to download or install apps on Windows 11 or 10, you can try the recommended solutions below, in no particular order, and see if they help resolve the issue on your device.
- Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
- Repair or Reset Microsoft Store
- Reinstall Windows Store using PowerShell
- Repair Windows Store and update components.
Let’s examine the descriptions of the processes involved for each of the listed solutions.
Before you proceed with the solutions below, keep in mind that this error could be due to a transient issue at Microsoft end – so, as suggested on the error prompt, you can wait a while and then try again or restart your PC and make sure there are no connectivity issues.
1] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
You can begin troubleshooting to fix the Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073D0D that occurred on your Windows 11/10 PC by running the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and see if that helps.
To run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows 11 device, do the following:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
- Navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Under the Other section, find Windows Store Apps.
- Click Run button.
- Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.
To run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows PC, do the following:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
- Go to Update and Security.
- Click the Troubleshooter tab.
- Scroll down and click on Windows Store Apps.
- Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
- Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.
2] Repair or Reset Microsoft Store
You may Repair or Reset Microsoft Store via Settings.
2] Reinstall Windows Store using PowerShell
To reinstall Windows Store using PowerShell on your Windows 11/10 computer, do the following:
- Press Windows key + X to open Power User Menu.
- Tap A on the keyboard to launch PowerShell (Windows Terminal) in admin/elevated mode.
- In the PowerShell console, type or copy and paste in the command below and hit Enter.
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml”}
After the command executes, restart your computer and on boot, try opening Microsoft Store and see if the error reoccurs when you try to download/install a game/app. If so, try the next solution.
4] Repair Windows Store and update components
To repair Windows Store and update components on your Windows 11/10 device, do the following:
- Launch PowerShell (Windows Terminal) in admin/elevated mode.
- In the PowerShell console, type or copy and paste in the commands below and hit Enter after each line.
net stop bits net stop wuauserv net stop appidsvc net stop cryptsvc Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*" rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll netsh winsock reset netsh winsock reset proxy net start bits net start wuauserv net start appidsvc net start cryptsvc
- Once done restart PC.
On boot, check if the issue in hand is resolved.
Any of these solutions should work for you!
Why is my Microsoft Store saying error?
There can be many reasons for Microsoft Store errors. Different error codes have different causes. But most commonly the Microsoft Store errors occur due to corrupted Windows Store cache, incorrect time and date settings, insufficient space on your hard drive, internet connectivity issues, etc. The error message or code helps you narrow down the cause of the error so that you can troubleshoot it properly.
Why can’t I install from Microsoft Store?
If you’re having issues installing games or apps from Microsoft Store on your PC, you can try the following suggestions:
- Try running the Windows Store apps Troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
- Try resetting the Store cache.
- Go to Settings > Apps and highlight Microsoft Store, choose Advanced Settings, then Reset. After the app resets, restart the PC.
Hope this helps.
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