When trying to install an application from the Microsoft Store, we encountered an error message The deployment operation failed because the volume is offline that halted the installation. The error message signifies that the deployment disk is unavailable or offline. In this post, we will talk about this issue and see what you can do.
The deployment operation
Failed because the volume is offline.
for a package update, the volume refers to the installed volume of all package version. (Exception from HRESULT:0x80073D0D)
The deployment operation failed because the volume is offline Microsoft Store Error
To fix The deployment operation failed because the volume is offline error in Microsoft Store when trying to install or update apps in Microsoft Store, execute the solutions mentioned below:
- Ensure that the Target Driver is online
- Examine Drive health and file system integrity
- Select System Drive as the main install location
- Confirm Windows update and Microsoft store services are active
- Repair/ Reset Windows Store
- Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
Let us get started with the troubleshooting guide.
1] Ensure that the Target Driver is online
Microsoft Store installs and updates apps on a specific volume so if the target volume is offline, and Windows cannot access the required storage, users can face issues. Bringing the drive online enables the proper installation. To do so, press Win + X, click on Device Management from the menu, and look for the targeted drive. If the status is displaying offline, right-click on it, and select the Online option. If the drive is still displaying offline, ensure that the cables are securely connected by unplugging, and replugging them.
2] Examine Drive Health and file system integrity
More often than not, desk-related problems ensue the issues, since corrupted or failing drives can cause Windows to lose access to the required volume. We are going to run disk checks to identify and repair file system errors, bad sectors, or unmounted partitions. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same.
- Navigate to the Search bar, type Command Prompt, and click on Run as administrator.
- Run the following command to check and repair file system errors on the C drive:
chkdsk /f C:
Note: Swap C: with the letter of the targeted drive if it’s different.
- When prompted, enter Y to arrange the check for the next restart, and then restart the device.
Verify whether the app is installed/updated. If not, see the next solution.
3] Select System Drive as the main install location
In this solution, we are going to select the system drive as the main location to ensure a stable, always available location. This is recommended as the external or secondary devices may disconnect causing failures.
- Click Win + I to open Settings, click on System, and then on Storage.
- Navigate to Storage Management, expand Advanced Storage Settings, and click on Where new content is saved.
- In the New Apps will save to section, select the system drive (which is C in most cases), and hit the Apply button.
Try to install or update the app, hopefully, there will be no issue. Otherwise, move to the next solution.
4] Confirm Windows Update and Microsoft Store Services are active
Windows Update, BITS, and Microsoft Store ensure system updates, uninterrupted file transfer, and proper installation. If they are disabled, deployment failures can occur, therefore, ensuring that they are active is crucial.
- Click Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type services.msc, and hit the Ok button.
- Scroll down to locate the Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and Microsoft Store Install Service, and ensure they are running.
- If they are running, right-click on them, select the Restart option, and if not, right-click on them, and select the Start option.
If the issue persists, slide to the next solution.
5] Repair/ Reset Windows Store
Corrupted or misconfigured settings can be the root cause behind the ‘volume is offline error.’ Repairing/ resettings the Windows Store ensures proper app deployment, and here’s how to do the same:
- Click Win + I to open Settings, go to Apps, and then click on Apps and Features.
- Scroll down to find and click on Microsoft Store, click the three dots buttons, and select the Advanced option.
- Click on the Repair button to automatically find and fix the issue.
- If it persists, follow the 1st and 2nd steps, and then click on the Reset button to roll it back to its default state.
Move to the next solution, if the issue persists.
6] Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
Last but not least, we are going to run the Windows Store Troubleshooter to automatically detect errors and repair them. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same.
- Go to the Taskbar search box, search for Get Help, and click on the individual search result.
- Search for Run Windows Store troubleshooter, a panel with solutions will open up, and if the current solution solves your problem, click the Yes button.
- If it doesn’t, click the No button and keep clicking on the No button until it resolves your issue.
Hopefully, this will resolve the issue.
How to fix Microsoft Store network error?
To fix the Microsoft Store network error, try resetting the proxy settings by opening the command prompt as admin, and running the command, ‘netsh winhttp reset proxy’. If this doesn’t work, then re-register the Store app.
Read: Fix There has been an error in Microsoft Store
How do I fix Microsoft Store error code 0x80131500?
Error code 0x80131500 typically occurs due to network connectivity issues, corrupted app data, or misconfigured security settings. To fix the issue, check out the article, on how to fix 0x80131500 Microsoft Store error on Windows 11/10.
Also Read: Fix The Server stumbled Microsoft Store error message.
