How to Fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80070520

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If you have been experiencing the Microsoft Store error Code 0x80070520, you are not alone. While the Microsoft Store is incredibly useful and helps access a wide range of apps, it can sometimes fail to respond. This can be due to several reasons, such as invalid system files or corrupted Windows updates. 

The Microsoft Store error Code 0x80070520 can occur because of the following reasons:

1. Damage in the Windows Update Components. 
2. Corrupt Microsoft Store Cache. 
3. Outdated Version of the Microsoft Store. 
4. Obsolete Windows Version. 

This guide will walk you through the process of fixing the Microsoft Store error Code 0x80070520 in detail. 

Let’s get started. 

• 1. Clear the Microsoft Store Cache. 
• 2. Run the Windows App Troubleshooter. 
• 3. Re-register and Reinstall Windows Store App. 
• 4. Update Microsoft Store.
• 5. Update Windows. 

 

1. Clear the Microsoft Store Cache. 

A cache is a set of files used by a program or an operating system. These files hold the data that is likely to be reused by the operating system. Unfortunately, caches can sometimes cause errors in your PC, which is why clearing them from time to time is essential. 

Clearing cache will help with the program’s issues as well as free space in your PC. To clear the Microsoft Store cache in your computer, follow the steps mentioned below:

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. 

Doing so will clear the Microsoft Store cache without damaging the application. It will also enhance the overall speed of the program. 

 

 

2. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter. 

Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is a built-in application that scans for issues in the Windows Store and fixes them automatically. 

To fix the Microsoft Store error 0x80070520 using the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press 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 begin 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 the process is complete, restart your PC and see if the error is resolved. 

Running a troubleshooter will diagnose and solve the issues within the Windows Store. If the error persists, proceed to the next method mentioned below. 

 

 

3. Re-register or Reinstall the Windows Store App. 

If none of the methods mentioned above works for you, try re-registering or re-installing the Windows Store application. Re-registering the application would fix the errors without damaging the app’s data. In contrast, reinstalling the Windows Store will bring the application back to its initial state. 

We recommend re-registering the application first. This way, you would be able to solve the error without losing any data. If re-registering the application does not solve the error, you should reinstall the Windows Store application. 

To do so, follow the steps mentioned below. 

Re-register the Windows Store App

One of the easiest and fastest ways to re-register a corrupt Windows Store application is via Windows PowerShell.

To fix the Microsoft Store error 0x80070520 by re-registering the Windows Store app, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows + X keys simultaneously and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the list of available options. 

 

2. In the PowerShell window, type the command mentioned below and hit Enter to execute it. 

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

 

3. Once the process is complete, restart your PC and check if doing so resolved the issue. 

If the error persists, you will have to reinstall the Windows Store application. For this, proceed to the method mentioned below.

 

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Reinstall the Windows Store App

If re-registering the Windows Store application did not solve the error, you can uninstall the application and then reinstall it. 

To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. The first step is to uninstall the application. For this, press Windows + X keys simultaneously and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin).  
2. In the PowerShell window, type the command mentioned below and hit Enter. 

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

 

3. Once the command is executed, restart your PC and see if the error is resolved. 

Reinstalling the Windows Store will hopefully solve the error, and you will be able to use MS Store without any issues.

 

 

4. Update Microsoft Store.

An out-of-date Microsoft Store can also cause the error 0x80070520. It will not let you download any new applications or update the existing ones. The simplest solution to fix this issue is to update the Microsoft Store to its latest version. 

To update Microsoft Store, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type Microsoft Store in the search bar and click Open to launch the application. 
2. Click on the More button (3 dots) on the top right corner of the window and select Downloads and Updates.

 

3. Now click on Get Updates to download all the pending updates. 
4. This shall take a few minutes. Once the process is complete, restart your PC and check if the error is resolved. 

Downloading all the pending updates will fix Microsoft Store error Code 0x80070520 and allow you to install/update apps via Microsoft Store without any errors. 

 

 

5. Update Windows.

If none of the methods mentioned above work for you, you should try updating the Windows. Upgrading Windows to its latest version will fix the bugs and resolve the issues within the system. 

Follow the steps mentioned below to update your Windows:

1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to open the Settings application.
2. Go to Update and Security and click Windows Update on the left panel. 

 

3. Now click on Check for Updates and follow the on-screen instructions to install the pending updates. 
4. Once the process is complete, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved. 

If a bug in the system was causing the Microsoft Store error 0x80070520, updating Windows will solve the issue. 

This brings us to the end of our guide on fixing the Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80070520. We hope our solutions helped you solve the error. If you have any queries, please let us know in the comment section down below. 

 

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