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Windows Error 0x80073CF3 — Microsoft Store App Update Failures

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Overview

Fix Microsoft Store error 0x80073CF3 when apps fail to install, update, or launch, including Store cache reset and app re-registration solutions.

Key Details

  • Error 0x80073CF3 indicates a package deployment failure in the Microsoft Store
  • The error can affect app installations, updates, and sometimes app launches
  • Corrupted Microsoft Store cache or app registration data is the most common cause
  • The Windows Store Install Service must be running for installations to work
  • This error sometimes occurs after major Windows feature updates

Common Causes

  • Corrupted Microsoft Store app cache
  • App package registration corrupted in the Windows package database
  • Insufficient disk space on the system drive for app installation
  • Windows Store Install Service not running
  • Date/time settings incorrect, causing certificate validation failures

Steps

  1. 1Reset Microsoft Store cache: Win+R > wsreset.exe > wait for Store to open
  2. 2Clear Store cache manually: delete contents of %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
  3. 3Re-register all Store apps: Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode} in PowerShell (Admin)
  4. 4Check date/time settings are correct and time zone is accurate
  5. 5Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter: Settings > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters
  6. 6Verify disk space: ensure at least 10GB free on C: drive

Tags

microsoft-store0x80073cf3app-updatestore-cachedeployment

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Frequently Asked Questions

It clears the Microsoft Store cache without removing installed apps or account settings. A command window appears, followed by the Store opening when complete.