How to fix Windows 10 Store Error code 0x803F8001

The Windows Store is the best place to download new applications or update existing ones. Several users complained of receiving an error code 0x803F8001 while trying to update their apps from Microsoft Store. If you are also unable to download the updates for the application installed on your PC, follow this troubleshooting guide till the end.

What causes an error 0x803F8001 on Windows?

Amongst all possible reasons that may cause this error code, Enabled Windows Security, Proxy, and VPN are the main culprits. So, disable all these system tools on your computer and check if the issue resolves this way. 

Unnecessarily stored cache within your Store app is another reason why an error code 0x803F8001 occurs. Reset the Microsoft Store app by using WSReset, and check if the problem resolves. 

Moving forward, if the app (in concern) doesn’t identify the location of your system may also lead to the same error code. Re-configure proxy, Resetting Windows Store, Run DISM, and correctly Setting up language & region settings might help you to overcome this app updating issue on Windows 11/10. 

Fix: Windows 10 Store Error code 0x803F8001

To fix the Windows Store Error 0x803F8001, use the following workarounds –

• Retry the update after uninstalling and reinstalling the app
• Temporarily disable the Antivirus
• Reset Windows Store Cache
• Re-register the Windows Store app
• Allow the apps to use your location
• Disable proxy
• Use DISM tool
• Reset Language and Region settings

1] Retry the update after uninstalling and reinstalling the app

Many users solve this error while downloading the update by just uninstalling and fresh installing the Store app. To perform this task, right-click on the program which you are trying to update and select the Uninstall option. Now, download the recent version of the removed application again visiting Microsoft Store.

2] Temporarily disable the Antivirus

Antivirus is considered to be an effective application that protects your PC from malicious attacks. However, this may sometimes block genuine updates and lead to Store Error code 0x803F8001. To fix this, you should disable the default anti-malware program temporarily till you update the Store app. Here is how to proceed –

• Go to the navigation pane on the Taskbar and select Windows Security.
• Click the Virus & threat protection option.
• Now, tap Manage Settings by scrolling down the cursor.
• Here, turn off the Real-time protection toggle switch.

• You will receive a confirmation window, press Yes to authenticate.
• Close all running windows and restart your PC.

3] Reset Windows Store Cache

The cache stored inside Microsoft Store prevents updating any software and leads to Error code 0x803F8001. Resetting Windows Store is the most potential workaround to solve the problem. To do so, use the steps –

• Right-click on Windows and select the Settings option.
• On the succeeding screen, select the Apps category.
• Click Apps and Features thereafter Microsoft Store from the right panel.
• Next, hit the Advanced Options link.

• Now, tap the Reset button to start this process.

Once over, update Windows Store without getting the Error code 0x803F8001.

4] Re-register the Windows Store app

Sometimes, Windows Store generates unnecessary cache which in turn prevents this app from updating. To resolve this bug, you should re-register the Microsoft Store by running a few codes on the command prompt. Here is how to do it – 

• Go to Start and type CMD in the text box.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• If there appears a UAC prompt, tap Yes to permit access.
• On the elevated command prompt, copy/paste the following code and hit Enter at the end.

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”

• After executing the codes successfully, exit the prompt area and try updating the Store application. 

5] Allow the apps to use your location

If you have ever turned off the access of location to Microsoft Store, this may cause the error code 0x803F8001. If that’s the case, allow this application to have your system’s location using the following steps –

• Press Win & S hotkey to launch the Search icon.
• In the text bar, type Location and click the Location privacy settings.
• Under the Allow apps to access your location section, Turn On the toggle switch.

Check whether it does fix the Windows Store Error code 0x803F8001 or not. If not, try the next workaround –

6] Disable proxy

When the proxy server is set as enabled, it may block downloading new updates for different apps due to privacy issues. To fix this problem, you should disable this setup using the below steps –

• Press Win & R hotkey to launch the Run dialog.
• Type inetcpl.cpl on it and press the Enter key.
• When the Internet Properties window starts, go to the Connection tab.
• Here, select the LAN settings button.
• Next, unmark the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” checkbox.
• Lastly, press the OK button on both pages to save the recent changes.

7] Try the DISM tool

The DISM is the most powerful in-built tool of Windows 10 that can scan and repair damaged files inside your PC. To do so, use the steps –

• Right-click on the Windows icon and select the Run option.
• Type cmd at the void and simultaneously press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
• On the User Account Control window, tap Yes to permit access.
• Copy/Paste the following code and hit Enter.

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth 

• This will take approx 10 to 15 minutes to complete the whole task.
• Once over, check if you still receive the Error code 0x803F8001 while opening Windows Store.

8] Reset Language and Region settings

When there is an incorrect setup under language and regional settings, this may result in similar error messages. Hence, you should change them using the below steps – 

• Press Win & I hotkey to open the Settings app.
• Select Time & Language and then Region on the left panel.
• Make sure that the United States is set as the first preference under the Region or Country section.
• Next, tap the Language category and select English (United States) as the default one.

• You may now close this window and try again to update Microsoft Store without getting the error code 0x803F8001.

Is there a permanent fix for error 0x803F8001?

Resetting the Store app using WSReset or Reinstalling Microsoft Store via PowerShell might work to resolve this error code 0x803F8001 on Windows 11/10. However, we can’t say for sure this will work permanently as the cache might build up again with your PC usage and you need to attempt the above fixes time and again. 

How do I fix Minecraft Error Code 0x803f8001?

The same error code might also occur when you are playing Minecraft on your Windows PC. Apart from applying the above fixes, one should also work to reset Minecraft, and see if this problem resolves. In case it persists even after this, uninstall the Minecraft launcher from your device, clear all its leftover files, and then reinstall Minecraft on Windows. 

Here’s an article on how to resolve this error code specifically when playing games on Minecraft.