While opening the Microsoft Store in Windows 11/10, if you see an error called 0x000001F7 with an error message saying Something happened on our end, here is how you can fix the problem. Although the main reason is the incorrect date and time, there could be many other reasons, including server downtime, malfunctioning apps, system errors, or malware infection.
Try that again, Something happened on our end, Waiting a bit might help, Error Code 0x000001F7
It is unknown what could cause this error. To make sure it is not malware, run a full system antivirus scan. Remember that viruses can cause multiple applications to malfunction, including the Microsoft Store.
However, this error is temporary and can be resolved by simply waiting for some time or just rebooting your computer. If the issue persists after trying these two methods, you can proceed below with the solutions you can try to fix the issue.
Fix Microsoft Store error 0x000001F7
If Microsoft Store throws error 0x000001F7, then you can try our recommended solutions below:
- Back-date the Date and Time on your PC
- Run the Microsoft Store Apps Troubleshooter
- Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell
- Clear and reset Microsoft Store cache
Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.
1] Back-date the Date and Time on your PC
This seems odd but it has been known that back-dating the Date and Time on your Windows 11/10 device will resolve the Microsoft Store error 0x000001F7 error.
Do the following:
- Find the date and time on the bottom-right of your screen in the notification area on the taskbar and right-click it.
- When the pop-up window appears, click on Adjust date and time.
- The Date and Time window will open.
- Toggle the Set time automatically button to turn it OFF.
- Click the Change button in the Set the date and time manually section.
- Set the date to 3 days back and press OK to save changes.
- Reboot your PC.
On boot, try opening the Microsoft Store to see if the issue is resolved. Otherwise, continue with the next solution.
If this solution works, you can set your date and time back to normal.
2] Run the Microsoft Store Apps Troubleshooter
If you use Windows 11, you must use the Get Help app to run the Microsoft Store Apps Troubleshooter. For that, open the Get Help app and search for “troubleshoot Microsoft store apps”. Then, go through the screen instructions.
However, if you use Windows 10, you can run the built-in Microsoft Store Apps Troubleshooter and see if the problem is resolved.
3] Reinstall Microsoft Store using PowerShell
Do the following:
- Press the Win+X to open Power User Menu.
- Press A on the keyboard to launch PowerShell in admin/elevated mode.
- In the PowerShell console, type or copy and paste the command below and hit Enter.
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml”}
After the command executes, restart your computer, and on boot, try opening the Microsoft Store and see if the error persists. If so, try the next solution.
4] Clear and reset Microsoft Store cache
This solution requires you to reset the Microsoft Store cache and see if that helps.
Let us know if any of these solutions worked for you!
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How do I fix Microsoft Store error code?
It entirely depends on the error message, code, and when you received it. However, in most cases, you can fix the Microsoft Store error by clearing the Microsoft Store cache, resetting the Microsoft Store, restarting the app, restarting your PC, changing your internet connection, etc.
How do I fix Microsoft Store network error?
To fix the Microsoft Store network error, the following things could be done:
- Wait for a few minutes as this problem could appear due to a network outage at times.
- Change your internet connection source.
- Disable VPN and proxy temporarily.
Read: How to fix Microsoft Store error code 0x00000190.
How to fix Microsoft Store not working?
If Microsoft Store is not working, try resetting the Store cache by running “wsreset.exe,” checking your internet connection, and ensuring Windows is updated. Additionally, verify your system’s time and date settings and reinstall the Microsoft Store if necessary.
