The error code 0x80073d01 is a Store-related issue and it mostly occurs when installing apps over Microsoft Store on a Windows PC. This error occurs mostly when there is a problem with the installation, update, or removal of an application from the Windows Store. In this blog post, we will discuss the reasons first why it occurs, and five working solutions for it.
Microsoft Store Error 0x80073d01, Fixed
To solve an error code 0x80073d01 when installing new apps on Microsoft Store, attempt the below series of fixes. You may try these fixes in any order, however, we suggest following the fixes in the same order as they were put in –
- Check Your Network Connection
- Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps
- Reset Microsoft Store
- Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell
- Uninstall and then Reinstall the faulty app
1] Check Your Network Connection
Installing new apps or upgrading the existing ones fails on an error code 0x80073d01 when your device is not connected to an active internet connection. You should check and reset your network, if required, using the below steps –
- Open the Settings app by pressing Win + I.
- Select Network & Internet from the left pane and check if your device is connected to some WiFi or Ethernet.
- If you don’t see any network connection, go to the WiFi icon and check if your network is listed there. Select the same and use the correct credentials to sign into the chosen network.
- In case you are not able to connect to the internet, go to Settings > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > and click the Run button available beside Network and Internet. Click Next when the troubleshooter launches and follow the on-screen instructions.
After this is over, you must be able to connect to your network and receive internet over your Windows PC.
Alternatively, one may also check the network adapters, IP addresses, and other network-related details by opening CMD as administrator and running this code on it –
ipconfig
You may reset your Network connection by running the following series of codes on the same console –
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
After you run the above set of commands on the elevated console, check if you are now able to connect to your network.
2] Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps
If your device is well connected to an active internet, troubleshoot Windows Store apps for possible issues on it. This tool can check for underlying causes on your PC and resolve them. Here’s how to perform this task –
- Press Windows + I to launch Settings.
- Go to System and click Troubleshoot.
- Select Other troubleshooters, and locate Windows Store apps at the bottom.
- When found, click the Run button available on its right end.
- When the troubleshooter launches, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
- This tool will check for the underlying causes on your PC and repair the same.
After this is over, restart your PC. Wait for some time and sign back into your device again. Hopefully, this error code resolves now when installing apps using Microsoft Store.
3] Reset Microsoft Store
Sometimes, even the troubleshooting Microsoft Store fails as well. If that’s the case, you should repair or reset the Microsoft Store app. Follow the below instructions on how to carry out this process –
- Press Windows + R to launch the Run dialog.
- Type WSReset.exe on it and hit OK.
- Command Prompt will start next running the repairing code for Microsoft Store.
- Wait for this task to be over and once it completes, you will find Windows Store starting automatically.
4] Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell
If you’re still experiencing an error code 0x80073d01 when installing apps over Microsoft Store, reinstalling this system app is totally worth a try. When you reinstall Microsoft Store, this reset the application to its factory settings. As a result of this, there’s a possibility that you don’t encounter the same error code again. Here’s how to proceed ahead with this solution –
- Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select “Terminal (Admin)” from the power menu.
- The terminal will launch next opening into Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- On the elevated console, type the following and press Enter.
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage
- Executing the above command will uninstall Microsoft Store from your Windows PC.
After the uninstallation completes, reinstall Microsoft Store by running the below command –
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
- Wait for this command to execute and when this is over, Microsoft Store will be successfully installed on your PC.
- After the installation completes, close the terminal, and restart your computer.
Sign back into your device again and launch Microsoft Store by pressing its icon. Hopefully, you must now be able to use the Windows Store app as usual without getting into some other error codes.
5] Uninstall and then Reinstall the faulty app
If this error was occurring when upgrading existing apps over Microsoft Store, the problem may lie within the app itself. To overcome this issue then, you must uninstall the faulty app, restart your PC, and then reinstall the buggy app again.
Here’s how to perform this task –
- Press Windows + X, and select Installed Apps.
- On the next screen, locate the faulty app, and click the three dots available next to it.
- A pop-up menu will appear next, select Uninstall.
- Wait for the app to uninstall successfully and once this is over, restart your PC.
Wait for some time and restart Microsoft Store. Check if you can now install the recently removed apps on your PC.
