Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073cf0: If you are facing the error 0x80073cf0 then this means your app updates fail or worse you could not download anything from Windows Store. The error code means that the Windows Store has failed to download the App or it updates which is because of the invalid cache. The main cause of this problem seems to be Software Distribution folder where Windows Store download the updates of the apps and it seems like the cache folder inside Software Distribution folder got corrupted which is creating the issue.

Something happened and this app couldn’t be installed. Please try again. Error code: 0x80073cf0

The solution to this problem is to delete or better rename the Software Distribution folder, clear the Windows Store cache and again try to download the update. So without wasting any time let’s see how to fix this error with the below-listed troubleshooting steps.

Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073cf0

Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong.

Contents

  • Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073cf0
  • Method 1: Rename Software Distribution Folder
  • Method 2: Reset Store Cache
  • Method 3: Make sure Windows is up to date
  • Method 4: Run Automatic Repair

Method 1: Rename Software Distribution Folder

1.Press Windows Key + X then select Command Prompt (Admin).

2.Now type the following commands to stop Windows Update Services and then hit Enter after each one:

net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver

3.Next, type the following command to rename SoftwareDistribution Folder and then hit Enter:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

4.Finally, type the folowing command to start Windows Update Services and hit Enter after each one:

net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver

5.Reboot your PC to save changes and again try to download apps from Windows store and you may have fixed Windows Store Error 0x80D05001 or 0x80073cf0.

Method 2: Reset Store Cache

  1. Press Windows Key + R then type “wsreset.exe” and hit enter.

2.Let the above command run which will reset your Windows Store cache.

3.When this is done restart your PC to save changes.

Method 3: Make sure Windows is up to date

1.Press Windows Key + I then select Update & Security.

2.Next, click Check for updates and make sure to install any pending updates.

3.After the updates are installed reboot your PC to Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073CF3 and 0x80073cf0.

Method 4: Run Automatic Repair

1.Insert the Windows 10 bootable installation DVD and restart your PC.

2.When prompted to Press any key to boot from CD or DVD, press any key to continue.

3.Select your language preferences, and click Next. Click Repair your computer in the bottom-left.

4.On choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.

5.On Troubleshoot screen, click Advanced option.

6.On the Advanced options screen, click Automatic Repair or Startup Repair.

7.Wait til the Windows Automatic/Startup Repairs complete.

8.Restart your PC and the error may be resolved by now.

Also, read How to fix Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC.

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That’s it you have successfully Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073cf0 You can also use this guide to fix Windows Store Error 0x80072ee7. if you still have any queries regarding this post feel free to ask them in the comment’s section..