Fix: Error 0x80073D02 in Microsoft Store in Windows 10

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Installing new apps can be such a pain, but the Microsoft Store makes it easier. 

Microsoft Store is a digital distribution platform that holds a wide range of apps, games, movies, and even TV shows. It also allows the users to shop for Microsoft devices such as the Xbox hardware conveniently. But with several advantages, it comes with a few downsides too. 

If you are a Windows user and use the Microsoft Store to download new apps, chances are that like everyone else, you too have been the victim of the app’s frequent errors. Luckily, the Microsoft Store errors are easy to fix, once you get a hold of the troubleshooting steps. 

This guide will walk you through the process of fixing the error 0x80073D02 in the Microsoft Store, which prevents the users from opening or updating the Microsoft Store application. 

Let’s get started. 

• 1. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. 
• 2. Adjust Time, Date, and Time Zone. 
• 3. Reset the Windows Store Cache. 
• 4. Run SFC and DISM Scans. 
• 5. Uninstall and Reinstall the Microsoft Store app.
• 6. Re-register the Default Built-in Apps. 
• 7. Repair Windows 10 With In-place Upgrade. 

 

1. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. 

While there are several ways to fix issues with apps, Windows comes with a built-in troubleshooter that fixes most issues with little to no user input. A troubleshooter scans the apps for errors and attempts to fix them automatically. 

If you have been facing the 0x80073D02 error while using the Microsoft Store, try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Doing so will fix most of the errors in no time. 

Here is how you can run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:

1. Press both the Windows + I keys simultaneously to open the Settings application.
2. Go to Update and Security and select Troubleshoot from the left panel.
3. Now scroll down to find the Windows Store Apps option. 
4. Select the Windows Store Apps option click on Run the troubleshooter to start the process. 

 

5. Wait for the troubleshooter to complete scanning. If the troubleshooter recommends a fix, follow the on-screen instructions to solve the error. 
6. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error is resolved. 

Hopefully, running a troubleshooter will fix most errors. You should now be able to use the Microsoft Store without any issues. 

 

 

2. Adjust the Time, Date, and Time Zone. 

Some programs, including the Microsoft Store, check the system for certificates before performing actions on your PC. If the time, date, or time zone of your PC is incorrect, the programs will reject the certificates. As a result, you will fail to execute certain operations on those apps. 

If you have been facing the 0x80073D02 error on your PC, adjust the date, time, and time zone of your PC. Doing so can help solve the error. 

Here is how you can do it:

1. Type Date & Time in the search bar and select Open to launch the Settings window. 
2. Verify the Time Zone and enable the Set time automatically option. 
3. Under Synchronize Your Clock, click on Sync Now.  

 

4. Finally, open the Microsoft Store and see if the error is resolved. 

If a certification issue was causing the error, adjust the time, date, and time zone will fix it. Hopefully, you will not face the 0x80073D02 error on your PC after this. 

 

 

3. Reset the Windows Store Cache. 

After you open a website or an app for the first time, the system stores a set of relevant files on your device for later use. These files are then used to quickly load information about the programs every time they are revisited. 

There are times when the cached files get corrupted and cause errors within the applications. In this case, resetting the app’s cache can quickly resolve the issue. 

If you have been facing the 0x80073D02 error while using the Microsoft Store on your PC, we suggest resetting the Windows Store cache. If corrupt cached files are causing the issue, removing them will fix the error. 

Here is how you can reset the Windows Store cache on your PC:

1. Type Command Prompt in the search bar and click on Run as administrator to run Command Prompt with administrative privileges. 
2. Type the command mentioned below in the elevated Command Prompt and hit Enter to execute it. 

wsreset.exe

 

3. Once the process is complete, restart your PC and see if the error is resolved. 

You should now be able to use the Microsoft Store without any issues. If the error persists, proceed to the next method below. 

 

 

4. Run SFC and DISM Scans. 

Apart from the troubleshooter, several other built-in utilities can be used to solve corruption errors within the system. Two such troubleshooting tools are System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe). These tools allow advanced users to clean, update, backup, and recover their Windows operating system. 

We suggest scanning your system using both the SFC and DISM tools. Doing so will increase your chances of solving the error. 

Here is what you need to do:

1. Type cmd in the search bar and click on Run as administrator. 
2. In elevated Command Prompt, type the command listed below and hit Enter to execute it.

sfc /scannow

 

3. Once the operation is complete, restart your PC. 
4. Type cmd in the search bar and click on Run as administrator. 
5. Now type the command mentioned below in the elevated Command Prompt and hit Enter. 

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

 

6. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error is resolved. 

These tools will scan all the system protected files, identify the issues, and replace the corrupted files. Hopefully, following the steps mentioned above will solve the error on your PC. 

 

 

5. Uninstall and Reinstall the Microsoft Store app.

If the problem persists even after trying all the troubleshooting steps, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the Microsoft Store app. 

There is a possibility that the error you are facing is caused by improper installation of the app. You can fix this issue by simply uninstalling the app and then reinstalling the app will solve the issue. 

Here is how you can uninstall the Microsoft Store application and then reinstall it:

1. Type Powershell in the search bar and click on Run as administrator to launch the application with administrative rights. 
2. Type the command mentioned below in the Powershell window and hit Enter to execute it. 

 Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Select Name, PackageFullName

 

3. In the list of packages on the screen, locate Microsoft Windows Store, and highlight its full package name. 

 

4. Press CTRL + C keys to copy the package name.
5. Now open the Notepad and press CTRL + V keys to paste the package name on the Notepad.
6. Next, open a new Powershell window with administrative rights and type the command mentioned below to uninstall the app. 

Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage

 

7. Once done, type the command mentioned below to reinstall the Microsoft Store application on your PC. Make sure to replace the ‘PackageFullName’ with the package name you copied on the Notepad. 

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\PackageFullName\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode

 

8. Wait for the process to complete. Now launch the store and check if the error is resolved. 

If you were facing the 0x80073D02 error due to improper installation of the Microsoft Store app,  then reinstalling the app will fix the issue. You should now be able to use the Microsoft Store without any issues. 

 

 

6. Re-register the Default Built-in Apps. 

A registry is a database of information about apps and programs on Windows. Windows uses this information to complete relevant operations. However, there are times when a registry hive gets corrupted. Viruses and improperly uninstalled applications corrupt the registry, which can lead to errors in apps such as the Microsoft Store. 

Error 0x80073D02 can also be caused by issues in the Windows registry. In this case, try re-registering the default built-in apps. It will sort out the issue if a registry error is causing it. 

Here is what you need to do:

1. Type Powershell in the search bar and click on Run as administrator to launch the application with administrative rights. 
2. Type the command mentioned below in the Powershell window and hit Enter to execute it. 

Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}

 

3. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error is resolved. 

Hopefully, it will fix error 0x80073D02 in Microsoft Store in Windows 10. If the error persists, proceed to the next method mentioned below. 

 

 

7. Repair Windows 10 With In-place Upgrade. 

If none of the methods mentioned above works for you, we suggest performing an in-place upgrade on your PC. An in-place upgrade will replace all the operating system files without damaging the system components. Moreover, the already-installed apps on your PC will also remain unchanged. 

Follow the steps mentioned below to repair Windows 10 with an in-place upgrade:

1. Download Media Creation Tool. 
2. After successful installation, open the app and click on Upgrade this PC now.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
4. In the Ready to Install window, select the items you want to keep on your PC after installation. 
5. Click Next and follow the instructions visible on the screen to start Windows installation. 

That’s it. Hopefully, you will no longer encounter the 0x80073D02 error while using the Microsoft Store on your PC. 

This wraps up our guide on fixing the error 0x80073D02 in Microsoft Store in Windows 10. We hope our solutions helped you fix the issue on your PC. We have also discussed the Microsoft Store slow download issue in our previous post. Don’t forget to give our article a read if your Microsoft Store takes too long to download apps. If you still have any confusion, please let us know in the comment section below. We will try to help you as much as we can!

 

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