Something went wrong 0x803F8001, 0x87AF000B Microsoft Store error

While trying to install a Microsoft Store app on Windows 11/10 recently, you may see a Try that again, Something went wrong, The error code is 0x803F8001, in case you need it. The error code could also be 0x87AF000B. If you face this issue, then this post will tell you some of the ways you can troubleshoot the issue.

Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x803F8001, 0x87AF000B

If you receive the Microsoft Store error 0x903F8001 or 0x87AF000B when you are installing or updating Microsoft Store apps on your Windows 11/10 computer, here are the troubleshooting steps you may want to try. Before you proceed, we suggest you restart your computer and then try again. Sometimes, issues occur due to a temporary glitch. In such cases, restarting the computer resolves the issue.

1. Install the latest Windows Update
2. Temporarily disable your antivirus
3. Uninstall and reinstall the app
4. Reset Microsoft Store Cache
5. Re-register the Microsoft Store app

Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.

1] Install the latest Windows Update

The first thing you should do is check for a Windows Update. Microsoft recommends Windows 11/10 users to install the latest Windows Updates because the latest updates contain security patches and bug fixes.

To check for Windows Updates manually, open the Windows Update page, then click on the Check for updates button. Download and install the update (if available).

2] Temporarily disable your antivirus

Antivirus protects our systems from malware and other threats. Sometimes, these programs generate false positive flags and conflict with the normal functioning of a Windows computer. Such types of false ;positive flags can be avoided. Your antivirus program might be interfering with the Microsoft Store and causing this error. To confirm this, disable your antivirus and check if the problem is fixed.

You should also check if the Microsoft Store is allowed through the Microsoft Defender Firewall. The following steps will help you with that:

1. Click on Windows Search.
2. Type Allow an app through Windows Firewall
3. Select the best match from the search results. Now, click on the Change Settings button. Click Yes in the UAC prompt.
4. Locate Microsoft Store. Select both the Private and Public checkboxes.
5. Click OK to save the settings.

If you are using a third-party antivirus, contact its support to allow Microsoft Store through its Firewall.

3] Uninstall and reinstall the app

If the error occurs while updating an app from Microsoft Store, you can try uninstalling and reinstaling the app. To uninstall an app, open Windows 11/10 Settings and go to Apps > Installed apps. Now, find the app, click on the three dots (if you are on WIndows 11) , and select Uninstall.

4] Reset Microsoft Store Cache

You can also try resetting Microsoft Store. To do this, you have to run the required command in the elevated Command Prompt.

5] Re-register the Microsoft Store app

Re-registering Microsoft Store apps is helpful when Microsoft Store apps crash or refuse to launch, or you experience errors while installing or updating an app. We suggest you re-register Microsoft Store apps and see if it works. To do this, you have to execute the required command in Windows PowerShell as administrator.

That’s it. I hope this helps.

How do I fix Microsoft Store download error?

If Microsoft Store is not downloading anything or you are getting an error while installing an app from Microsoft Store, you can try some fixes, like checking your internet connection, checking the date and time on your Windows PC, resetting Microsoft Store, etc. You can also try switching to another internet connection (if available) and see if it helps.

Is it safe to reset Microsoft Store?

Yes, it is safe to reset Microsoft Store. Resetting Microsoft Store apps is helpful when you are experiencing issues with Microsoft Store or Microsoft Store apps. To do this, you have to execute the required command in the elevated Command Prompt. Microsoft Store opens automatically after the successful execution of the command. This action does not sign you out of Microsoft Store.

See this post if you receive a Try again later Something happened on our end Microsoft Store error message.