It’s not unusual for Microsoft Store Error Code(s) to occur on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. There are reports by some PC users getting the error code 0x80D03002 when trying to download and install games/apps on their device via the Microsoft Store app, the Xbox app or the PC Game Pass app – this post provides the most suitable fixes to this error.
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Fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80D03002
If you have encountered the Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80D03002 on your Windows 11/10 device, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue.
- Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
- Reset Microsoft Store app, Xbox app, PC Game Pass app
- Use a VPN
- Disable Delivery Optimization
Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.
Before you proceed with the solutions below, as indicated on the error prompt, you can do the following, and after each task see if you can download/install the item without issues:
- Restart your PC.
- Check Internet connection. This error could be due to a transient issue at Microsoft end – so, you can wait a while and then try again later. Otherwise, make sure your PC is not experiencing internet connectivity issue.
1] Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
This first line of action in troubleshooting to fix the Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80D03002 that occurred on your Windows 11/10 PC, requires you to run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter and see if that helps.
To run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows 11 device, do the following:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
- Navigate to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Under the Other section, find Windows Store Apps.
- Click Run button.
- Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.
To run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter on your Windows 10 device, do the following:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings app.
- Go to Update and Security.
- Click the Troubleshooter tab.
- Scroll down and click on Windows Store Apps.
- Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
- Follow on-screen instructions and apply any recommended fixes.
2] Reset Microsoft Store app, Xbox app, PC Game Pass app
Given that you’re experiencing the issue in focus directly on the Microsoft Store app, Xbox app, PC Game Pass app, you can reset any of the app in question. To perform this task, you can follow the instructions in the guide on how to reset or repair Microsoft Store apps via Windows Settings.
Keep in mind that when you reset Microsoft Store, all the cache files in Windows Store will be cleared. It will permanently delete the app’s data on your device including your sign-in details.
3] Use a VPN
This solution requires you to trying to connect via VPN and see if that helps to fix the error on your device. However, if you already have VPN/GPN configured on your device but the issue persists, you can disable or uninstall your VPN software altogether.
4] Disable Delivery Optimization
Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO) helps you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps more quickly and reliably. Essentially, WUDO works by letting you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps from sources in addition to Microsoft, like other PCs on your local network, or PCs on the internet that are downloading the same files. Delivery Optimization creates a local cache, and stores files that it has downloaded in that cache for a short period of time.
As it appears that Delivery Optimization is a likely culprit to the error in view, you can disable Delivery Optimization on your Windows 11/10 PC and see if that helps.
Alternatively, for Windows 10 users, do the following:
- Back up the registry or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures.
- Next, press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
- Navigate or jump to the registry key path below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization
- At the location, on the right pane, right-click the DODownloadMode and SetP2PUpdateLocal (whichever that is present) entry.
- Select Delete from the context menu. This action will revert Delivery Optimization feature to its defaults.
- Exit Registry Editor.
- Restart PC.
On boot, restart the game/app download – the procedure should be complete without issues.
How do I install DOOM Eternal on Microsoft Store?
To install DOOM Eternal on Microsoft Store on your Windows 11/10 PC, go into the Microsoft Store and install from there. Next, go to the downloads section and make sure the game and battle mode are downloading at the same time. The campaign will download after.
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