How to fix
Windows Store error 0x80073D02
on Windows

Hello. I tried opening the Windows Store but I received an 0x80073D02 error. Why is this happening? Any tips would be appreciated.

Microsoft Store is a digital distribution platform where people can download various apps. It is a very convenient application that lets users install, update their programs all at once. The apps that get listed have to go through an extensive review process so Windows users finally have a place where they can safely install apps and not worry about PUP (potentially unwanted program),[ref en-1] and malware infections.

However, the store was released not that long ago, for Windows 8, and users continue to have problems with it. We previously wrote about the Windows Store error 0x80073CF3, 0x80072F8F, 0x80073cf9, and many more. Recently, users started experiencing the 0x80073D02 error when trying to launch the application. Usually, the Windows Store malfunctions because of cache[ref en-2] problems, and corrupted files.

If you are running into issues when trying to launch the Windows Store, you should first try to sign out of your account and then sign in again. Sadly, this action fixes the problem for a small number of people, so you might have to apply more complicated troubleshooting methods.

In this guide, you will find 5 steps that could fix the Windows Store error 0x80073D02. You will learn how to use the built-in troubleshooter and manually repair common causes of the error. If you want to avoid going through the lengthy troubleshooting process, you can use a maintenance tool like [d1]. This powerful software can fix common Windows problems, like system errors, corrupted files, BSODs,[ref en-3] and registry issues.

Method 1. Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

A Troubleshooter is a tool that could help you resolve various issues on your Windows PC.

• Type Troubleshoot in Windows search and press Enter
• Click Additional troubleshooters if you can't see them listed
• Scroll down to find Windows Store Apps
• Click and select Run the troubleshooter

• Wait till the scan is over and the suggested fixes are applied

Method 2. Fix Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Use the following command and press Enter:
  sfc /scannow

• Reboot your system
• If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Method 3. Reset the Windows Store Cache

• Press the Windows key + X and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin)
• Right-click on that and Run as administrator
• Type in wsreset.exe and press Enter

Method 4. Reinstall Windows Store

• Press Windows + X keys
• Click Windows PowerShell (Admin)
• At the prompt, type the following commands and hit Enter:

Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml”}

• Restart your PC

Method 5. Re-register All Store Apps

• Press Windows + X keys
• Click Windows PowerShell (Admin)
• Type the following command and hit Enter:

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

• Restart your PC