How to Fix “Error Code: 0x80072f8f” in Microsoft Store?

Users of Windows 10 and 11 reported several times that they face issues in installing apps and games on the Microsoft Stores. They experience an error code 0x80072f8f during the installation of apps. This error appears when the users try installing an app from Microsoft Store.

What Causes the “Error code: 0x80072f8f” in Microsoft Store?

• Incorrect Date and Time: It usually occurs due to a dead CMOS battery or if window time is out of sync. It ceases the window updates.
• Corrupt DLL files: The DLL files are usually corrupt because of the spyware or virus, present in your system. It may corrupt the Microsoft Store apps and cause an installation error. To reduce this issue, we  can scan the files and reset or update them
• Misconfigured files: It also generates an error in the Microsoft Stores apps and ceases updates for window activation. To tackle, this issue, it is important to reset the Microsoft Store app.

After knowing the actual reason for the error occurrence let’s start dealing with this issue. There are some methods we are discussing in this article to fix this issue on windows. But for this, you need to update your window.

1. Verify Date and Time

Check the time of your system must be according to your country and region. This error usually occurs when your system has the wrong date and time. It causes problems in the verification of the product keys. It may also cause issues in online activation services. So, firstly check the date and time, whether they are accurate or not. For checking Date and time, you can follow these steps;

1. Go on the Start window and then on Settings.
2. Chose the Time & language option from the left side.
3. Move to the Date & time option and check your times. Set them if they aren’t.
4. Now close the setting app and Reboot your computer for changes to effect.

2. Update your Windows

Sometimes Microsoft Stores show this error code, because of outdated Windows. You can simply update your Windows and check if it resolved the issue. Here are a few steps to update your Windows

1. Go on Settings by simply pressing Windows key + X.
2. Now go on Windows updates.
3. Check the required Updates and press install now. It will update all possible apps and Microsoft will work efficiently.

3. Use Windows Troubleshooters

We need to troubleshoot the windows because it will allocate the fault in the system. Troubleshooting resolves the issue that is relevant to software and hardware. Furthermore, if you can launch the Microsoft Stores but are not able to install apps/games. Here are the steps to resolve the problem.

1. Go on Settings by typing on the search bar or simply click Window key+ X and then select settings.
2. Hence, Choose System from the left side.
3. So, scroll down on the page and select the Troubleshooter option.
4. Then, go on the other troubleshooters.
5. Again, scroll down and go to Windows Store app.
6. Thus, choose the Run command. It will start to diagnose the issue.

 4. Reset Store using wsreset the app

If you see that still error is occurring, you can use the “wsreset app”. This app helps in resetting Microsoft stores in a friendly way. It is a quick process to launch Microsoft Stores. Here are the following steps you can follow;

1. Click on the magnifying glass.
2. Type wsreset on the search bar.
3. Open wsreset by simply clicking left on it.
4. So, it will reset the Microsoft Store here
5. Then hopefully it will launch as it supposes to be.

5. Repair and Reset Microsoft Stores apps

If you are still having the same issue, simply go with repairing or resetting o Microsoft Store apps. Sometimes, we face issues like not downloading the app, but it stops halfway. Moreover, when we try to re-install the app again, it shows an error. At this time, Resetting and Repairing is a good technique.

you can follow the below-mentioned instructions to resolve the issue;

1. Click on the start menu and type settings on the search bar.
2. Select the App from the left side.
3. Then go to App & features on the right side.
4. Type Microsoft Stores in the search app list field. Hence, the best match will pop up.
5. Select the Three dotted Icon and press the Advance options.
6.  Now, scroll down on the page. You will find the option reset. (It will help you if the app is not working. Resetting will repair the issue). Here you find two options. 1. Repair and 2. Reset.
7. If you do not want to lose your app’s data, then you will simply select the Repair option (It will take a few minutes to repair the app).
8. But, if you are still facing this problem press reset.  Thus, it will delete the whole app’s data permanently.
9. Now, launch the Microsoft Stores again. It will hopefully work.

6.  Repair your Windows using Command Prompt

Command prompt helps in scanning and repairing the window files. Before using the command prompt, it is essential to review the virus protection. It will ensure you that the problem you are facing is not because of the virus. After window defender, Use the Command Prompt app. Type command on it to scan your system.

Follow the procedure to use the command prompt for a quick scan of files.

1. First, go on the Magnifying Icon down in your system taskbar.
2. Type Command Prompt. 
3. Now, Right Click on the Command Prompt app and chose Run as administrator.
4. A dialogue box will appear. Type the following codes in sequence on the command prompt.
   

   sfc /scannow
   
   DISM /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
   
   Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /restorehealth

5. Hit Enter from your keyboard to begin the system scan. (It will take some time).
6. After finishing, we recommend closing out of here.  Restart your computer. 

7. Try Re-installing the Windows Store using PowerShell

There is another method you can try to sort out the issue. PowerShell is the built-in app of windows. It helps in uninstalling apps, individually. You only need to enter one command.

Get-AppXPackage | Remove-AppxPackage

So, here we will re-install the Microsoft stores by using the “PowerShell app” by using the below code.

1. Go on the start menu and enter PowerShell in the search bar.
2. Right-click on the PowerShell app and then click on the Run as administrator.
3. Then press yes. A new screen will pop up on your screen.
4. Enter the following code.

   Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
   

5. Press Enter then restart your computer. 

There are many ways to fix Error Code 0x80072f8f on Windows. Try all the above methods if one does not work. After finding the solution, you will be ready to launch Microsoft Stores. You can also easily install apps and games on it. The above methods will make the process easy.