How to Fix Store Error 0x8D050003 in Windows 11/10

Many users complained of getting an error 0x8D050003 when they were installing/updating apps from the Microsoft Store. Some of them were even not able to launch the Store app itself. If you are one such user and are wondering ways to fix it, read this guide till the end. 

When you encounter this issue, you might also see the following error message –

Something unexpected happened

Reporting this problem will help us understand it better. You can wait a bit and try again or restart your device. That may help.

Code: 0x8D050003

What causes Store Error 0x8D050003 in Windows? 

This error normally occurs when you try installing new apps or updating the existing ones on the Microsoft Store. The most probable reasons behind this issue are listed below – 

• Enabled VPN or Proxy
• Network Issues
• Due to the presence of faulty cache or corruption within the Store app itself

Ways to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x8D050003 

Here are some of the basic solutions that you must try to resolve the Store error 0x8D050003 in Windows 11/10 –

Note: Before you apply any workaround, check if the network connection is stable or not. This is important as being on low-speed internet connectivity won’t let you install a new app. 

1] Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps

Before troubleshooting Windows Update, make sure to disable your third-party antivirus program (if you do have any). This is necessary as several security apps are known to interfere with the system files and folders and make them corrupted. So, disable any security application and then follow these steps –

• Press Win + I to launch Settings.
• Navigate to the path below –

System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters 

• Under Other, scroll down to Windows Store apps. 
• You may see the Run button available beside it. Well, click on it. 

• Now, follow the on-screen instructions and let this tool identify and repair the Store app.
• When it provides an option – “Apply this fix”, click on it. 

Even in cases where it doesn’t fix this error code, this tool will suggest ways that can help overcome this trouble. 

2] Disable VPN and Proxy

Using a proxy or VPN on your computer may also trigger an error code 0x8D050003. In order to overcome this issue, one must disable both proxy and VPN. Here’s how to do this –

• Press Win + I to launch Settings.
• Select Network & internet on the left navigation.
• Head over to the right pane, scroll down, and hit Proxy.

• Slide the toggle switch to turn it On.

• The manual proxy setup will be disabled automatically.

Restart your PC and check if you can now install new apps from Microsoft Store or not. 

3] Reset Microsoft Store

Resetting the Store app is another useful way to resolve error code 0x8D050003 on a Windows PC. For this to happen, you may either try Settings or simply WSReset.exe. 

Repair/Reset the Microsoft Store

• Launch Power Menu (Win + X) and select Apps & features.
• When a list of installed apps appears on your display screen, scroll down to Microsoft Store, and click the three dots available at its right end.
• Select Advanced options next.
• Scroll down to the Reset section and hit the repair button first. Proceeding this way won’t affect the app’s data or any personal information. 
• In case the error still persists, hit the Reset button. All your app’s data will be lost this way. 

Try WSReset.exe

If you don’t have any important data on your Store app, you may reset it using the Command Prompt (Admin). All you require is to open CMD as administrator and run this code –

WSReset.exe

Wait while this command is running. After it stops, a new instance of the Store app will open up suggesting the problem is resolved. 

4] Reinstall the Microsoft Store App

There is a possibility that your Store app has been corrupted. If that’s the case, repairing or resetting it won’t be any good. Instead, you need to reinstall the Store app.

As there is no direct way to uninstall or reinstall Microsoft Store, we suggest using PowerShell (Admin) to perform this task. Here are the essential steps to work on – 

• First of all, open Windows PowerShell (Admin). 
• When the UAC window prompts, hit Yes.
• Type the code below near the blinking cursor, and hit Enter –

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

• Wait for a few seconds while the store app uninstalls and then reinstalls automatically. 

Restart your computer and check if this resolves the error 0x8D050003. 

How do I fix Microsoft Store code 0x80004003?

If you are not able to download or update apps on the Microsoft Store because of an error code 0x80004003, go through the solutions discussed in this tutorial. The three fixes elaborated here might also help you resolve this error code.