Microsoft Store error code 0x80073CF3 on Windows

Recently, several users have reported that their screens show error code 0x80073CF3 when they try to download new apps or update existing ones using the Microsoft Store.

We investigated the issue and discovered that it can be caused by a number of reasons, including the following:

• Microsoft account issue – An inconsistency in the Microsoft account you have linked to your Windows Store usually causes this error.
• Generic inconsistency – If you encounter this error, it may be the result of a generic inconsistency within the system, which can be resolved with the Windows Store troubleshooter.
• Corrupt Windows installation – You may be dealing with a corrupt Windows Store installation on Windows. This may be due to an outdated version of the program. In this case, you can reinstall Windows Store using Powershell.

Now that you know all the potential scenarios that can lead to error code 0x80073CF3, let’s take a look at the effective solutions.

Run Windows Store Troubleshooter

When you have problems with the Microsoft Store, running the troubleshooter should be your first step. Using this utility, you can scan and repair any issue that may be preventing the Windows Store and its apps from working properly.

Here is how you can run the Windows Store troubleshooter on Windows 10 to fix the error:

1. Hurry the Windows + I touch simultaneously on your keyboard to launch Windows Settings.
2. In the Settings window, select Update and security.
   

3. Now click on Convenience store in the left pane and click Additional convenience stores in the right pane.
   

4. Then select the Windows Store apps option and press the Run the Troubleshoot Button.
   
   

Reset Windows Store Cache

App cache files can become corrupt over time, leading to issues like the one you’re experiencing. That’s why we recommend that you try resetting the Windows Store cache and see if that fixes the problem.

1. Type ordered in the search bar and click on Execute as administrator to launch the command prompt with administrative privileges.
2. In the command prompt window, type the command mentioned below and press Walk in.
   

   wsreset.exe
   

3. Once the command is executed, check if the error code 0x80073CF3 is resolved.

Change DNS settings

If you encounter this error, there might also be a DNS issue while downloading the app or there might still be an existing package of the same app interfering with the new installation process.

In this case, you can solve the problem by changing the DNS settings. Here’s how:

1. Right click on the Network icon on your taskbar.
2. Select Open Network and Internet Settings from the context menu.
   

3. In the Change your network settings panel, select Change adapter options. This will launch the Network Connections folder.
   

4. Right-click on your primary network connection and select Properties.
5. Now find the Internet Protocol Version 4 and select it.
   

6. Then click on the Properties button.
7. Now choose the radio button Use the following DNS server addresses and enter 8.8.8.8 for preferred and 8.8.4.4 for alternate.
   

8. Click now OKAY to apply the new DNS settings.

Update Microsoft Store

If your Microsoft Store is outdated because you haven’t installed recent updates available in the Store app, you may be experiencing error code 0x80073CF3. If this scenario applies, update your Microsoft Store by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Launch Microsoft Store and click Library from the lower left corner of the window.
2. Now click on Get updates. By doing so, if an official Microsoft Store exists, the download will begin immediately.
   

Reset Windows Store

Also, the Microsoft Store may be infected with a bug or corruption error when you try to access it. It might be a good idea to reset the Windows Store in this situation.

All Microsoft Store cache files will be deleted if you reset it and it will reinstall. You will also delete the app data from your device, along with your login information.

Here is all you need to do:

1. Hurry the Windows + I touch simultaneously on your keyboard to open Windows Settings.
2. In the Settings window, select apps.
   

3. Choose now Apps and features from the left pane.
4. Locate Microsoft Store in the right pane and click on it. Picking out Advanced options Of the.
   
   

5. On the Advanced Settings screen, scroll down and click the Reset button as shown below.
   

6. Restart your PC after doing this to see if this resolves error code 0x80073cf3 for you.

Reinstall Microsoft Store

The final option if none of the above suggestions work for you is to reinstall the Microsoft Store, which will re-register your app. Although you may have reset the application, it is possible that the corrupt file dependencies still exist. Therefore, reinstallation is the only viable solution to fix error code 0x80073cf3.

Here is what you need to do:

1. Hurry the Windows + R-keys simultaneously on your keyboard to launch a To run dialog box.
2. In the text field of the dialog box, type weight and press the CTRL + Gap + Enter the keys together to launch Windows Terminal as administrator.
   

3. When prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to grant administrator access.
4. In the windows terminal, type the command mentioned below and press Walk in to run it.
   

   Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage

7. Once the command is executed, restart your PC. On restart, open Windows Terminal again with administrative privileges.
8. This time, run the following command to reinstall Windows Store.

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

9. Finally, restart your PC again and check if the error code 0x80073cf3 is resolved.