How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0xc0EA000A When Downloading Apps

Microsoft Store’s error 0xc0EA000A is usually an indicator of a network or a system service issue that prevents you from downloading apps from the Store. The issue is mainly associated with a connection problem between Microsoft’s servers and your system.

In some cases, it has been reported that users face this issue either after receiving a Windows update or when their machine is new. Either way, the underlying issue might lie on the service end or how your network settings are configured.

1. Cancel Existing Downloads and Retry Installation

At times, there may be temporary server issues, either at Microsoft’s end or internet issues at your end. There is also a chance that these network issues may have corrupted certain downloads. To eliminate this possibility, try cancelling and restarting existing downloads.

1. Launch the Microsoft Store app.
2. Go to “Downloads” on the bottom left-hand side of the page.

   

3. Click on the three horizontal dots on the right-hand side of the downloading or pending download app.
4. Click on it, and select “Cancel download.“
5. Reinstall the app.

   

2. Check Microsoft Server Status

If there is an increased workload on the Microsoft servers or if there’s a spike in concurrent usage, the server would normally be down. This could lead to the 0xc0EA000A error of installing apps, alongside the 0x803F7003 error as well, which indicates that the servers are overloaded. All of this would normally prevent the user from accessing or downloading data from the Store.

In such a scenario, it is recommended that you verify if the service is down. You can do this by checking the Microsoft Store status on Downdetector or visiting Microsoft’s service status page. If the service is down, wait for some hours before trying to download the specified app again. You can alternatively check if there’s a native Windows installer available on the app’s website.

3. Use a Different Microsoft Account

Your account may have some issues specific to itself. Maybe there is an issue with the payment methods, or there are certain license restrictions preventing you from downloading certain apps or features. Using a different account may potentially bypass these restrictions.

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your device.
2. On the top-right-hand side, select your profile image and click on it.
3. From the dropdown menu, select “Sign out.”

   

4. Click “Sign in” and enter the credentials of the new account you want to use.

4. Reset Microsoft Store Cache

In some instances, the Microsoft Store cache may become corrupted, which is why apps may fail to download on your device. Try cleaning the Microsoft Store cache, and see if the issue persists.

1. Press simultaneously the Windows and R keys on your keyboard to open the Run
2. Type wsreset.exe in the box, and click OK or press Enter to reset the Windows Store cache.
3. When this is done, reboot your system for the changes to take effect.

5. Reinstall Microsoft Store

There is a possibility that the Store on your PC has corrupted files, which is preventing the service from downloading apps on your system. While troubleshooting, you are advised to re-register the Microsoft Store via the built-in Terminal.

1. Search for “Terminal” in Windows Search, right-click, and select “Run as administrator.“
2. Run the following command and then press Enter.

   Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -PackageType Bundle | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

3. Once done, restart your system to apply changes.