Several users reported receiving error code 0x80072ee7 when they try to install new apps or update the existing ones from Microsoft Store. Well, in this tutorial, we will discuss the probable causes behind this along with ways to fix it.
The error 0x80072ee7 usually comes along with an error message that reads the following – “The server has stumbled” or “We couldn’t connect to the server”. Let’s explore the solutions in detail –
Note: In case, you are getting this error while installing Windows 10 updates, skip to this section.
Fix – Microsoft Store Error 0x80072ee7
If you are not able to download/install or update apps on Microsoft Store due to error 0x80072ee7, try out the below suggestions one by one –
1] Update Windows Defender
Before applying any store-related fixes, you should first ensure this error is not occurring because of some viruses or malware. If you are using some third-party antivirus, better uninstall or deactivate that temporarily. In case of using Windows Defender, update it to its latest version, and full scan PC for possible trojans or viruses.
2] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
This is the best tool to find and repair and store-related issues on the computer –
- First of all, navigate to the path below –
Settings (Win + I) > Update & Security > Troubleshoot
- Jump to the right pane and click once over the option – Windows Store Apps.
- Hit Run the troubleshooter on its extended pane.
- The troubleshooter immediately starts looking for possible issues and repair the same.
- Once this is over, close all windows, and restart your computer.
From the next logon, you should be able to install or update apps from the Microsoft Store.
3] Reset Microsoft Store App
If the above method doesn’t resolve the 0x80072ee7 error, the problem may lie with the Store itself. You may fix this issue then by resetting the Store app –
- Right-click on the Windows icon and select Apps & Features.
- Next, locate Microsoft Store on the right panel.
- Click once over it, and choose Advanced options.
- On the succeeding screen, scroll down to the Reset section and hit Reset.
I hope you are now able to install new apps from Microsoft Store without getting into any trouble.
4] Repair Microsoft Store
In case the error 0x80072ee7 still persists, try repairing the respective registry behind this. Here’s how to tweak the store registry –
- Press Win + X to open the Power Menu and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- On the elevated console, copy/paste the below cmdlet, and press Enter –
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}” .
- Running the above command will repair the concerned registry to its original settings.
Restart your PC, and when it does, you may easily access Windows Store and its applications.
5] Repair Corrupt and Missing Files
The presence of corrupted system files may also prevent downloading apps from Microsoft Store and trigger error 0x80072ee7. So, you must scan the entire PC for possible corruption. System File Checker is a good utility program to resolve such issues.
Not only this repairs the damaged files, but this will also correct the missing system files on the device. Here’s how to run this tool –
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type “
sfc/scannow” near the blinking cursor and press Enter.
- Let this tool find and repair all system files that somehow get corrupted.
- Once over, restart your PC so that changes made come into effect.
6] Manually Install Windows 10 Updates
In quite a few scenarios, the error 0x80072ee7 may also occur when you try to download and install the pending updates on your computer. If that’s the case, following the above workarounds won’t help you a bit. Rather, you should manually download the standalone packages and later install them on your device.
Following the above method should fix any update-related issues on the computer. If not, you may apply other workarounds like troubleshoot Windows updates, delete/rename update folders, or reset update components.
