Users can access the Microsoft Store and install their favorite apps. However, there may be some scenarios when you are unable to install or update Windows Apps. Different error codes may cause different issues, which require a different procedure to fix.
We have already a post where some general troubleshooting steps have been outlined which could help you if you are Unable to Install Apps from Microsoft Store. We have also seen how to fix Error 0x80073cf9. Sure you can always try a reset the app’s cache to resolve such downloading and installing issues; but today we will see specifically, how to fix Error code 0x8024600e which you may receive when trying to install or update Windows Store Apps.
Something happened and this app couldn’t be installed, Error Code 0x8024600e
This is the error message you may receive! Error 0x8024600e, however, states the same error description as 0x80073cf9 but requires different treatment. In this article, I’ll tell you the way to fix it.
To fix this error I tried some of the casual fixes like deleting my Microsoft account, creating a new one, renaming the Software Distribution directory, creating AUInstall and AUInstallAgent directories, trying System File Checker, and refreshed Windows installation – which by the way uninstalled all my programs – but nothing worked.
Before you begin, run Windows Update Troubleshooter and the Windows Store apps Troubleshooter and see if that works for you. If it does not, then you may need to open the Registry Editor, and check the registry key missing which handles the Temporary Internet Files directory. If missing, you need to restore the missing key as explained below.
Fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x8024600e
1. Press Windows Key + R combination, type put Regedt32.exe in Run dialog box, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to this registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
3. In the right pane of this location, look for the string named Cache. Double click on it in order to modify it, you’ll got this:
4. In the above box, put the Value data as:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files
This is actually the default Value data. If you’re facing error 0x8024600e, either you’ll find the Cache key missing or it might have different data than default one.
After inputting the default Value data, click OK. Reboot and your problem should be fixed hopefully.
Good luck!
How to fix Microsoft Store not downloading or updating apps?
To fix the Microsoft Store not downloading or updating apps issue, start by running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Reset the Microsoft Store cache using “wsreset” in the Run dialog. Ensure your time and date settings are correct and update Windows. If issues persist, consider reinstalling the Microsoft Store using PowerShell commands.
More Apps troubleshooting posts you may want to check out:
My problem was when I turned off UAC and then turned it back on. That process seemed to delete the WinStore folder in the windows directory. I just added the folder back and all went well.
Oh that’s interesting. Thanks for posting here. Maybe that is something others can try too, if they face a similar issue.
I had this problem (error code 0x8024600e) in a PC where all my metro apps broke and it wouldn’t allow updates, displaying a “x” in the tile, I had to fix them by repairing via the Store one by one. :P
problem still exists…
what shall i do?
This trick can work in windows 8.1 preview?
a. Open an elevated Command Prompt from the Power User Tasks Menu. Just press the WINDOWSand X keys together and then click on Command Prompt (Admin). Click Yes to the User Account Control message that appears.
b. Type the below commands to run:
net stop wuauserv
rename c:windowsSoftwareDistribution softwaredistribution.old
net start wuauserv
c. After running the above commands, check if they are able to install the updates for those apps.
And don’t delete softwaredistribution.old folder.
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NOT WORKING i tried saveral time but it did’nt work problem still exists.
^^ Have you tried Windows App Troubleshooter? If still the same issue, you have to Refresh then:
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-windows-8
Worked like a charm thanks man u made my day!!!!!!!!!!!
Works beautifully!
I had to boot into SafeMode in order to do the rename step for some reason (even as Admin on cmd), but other than that, solved this error! Thanks!
^^ Thanks for sharing with us, will be helpful to someone facing same scenario :)
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ive got this problem but your solution didnt work, plus i can download stuff using ie so idk what to do
Manoj: Thank you! that really worked!
MIne says error 0x80240022
i think i may have an answer first you need to download any important files to a usb drive once that is done youtr gonna want to perform the recovery mode on the laptop except when it ask you to you are gonna set it up as a new computer i did this last night and it worked
It worked thanks so much!
Simple and Work!!! Thank You
the default folder is inetcache, also adds security so I guess this is why it was chosen
error code: 0x80070005 is showing when i am trying to download a game in windows 8 app store. What should I do to solve this problem?