Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D26

You are likely staring at a stalled download that refuses to budge, no matter how many times you click retry. The 0x80073D26 error means your Microsoft Store cache is corrupted, preventing the service from properly registering the new app files.

Why this happens

The Microsoft Store cache often becomes misaligned or corrupted after interrupted updates or background crashes. This prevents the system from verifying the installation package.

What you'll need

You will need administrator access to your Windows account to run the terminal commands.

Steps

1. 01
   Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, type wsreset.exe, and hit Enter. A blank command window will appear and stay open for a few seconds; wait for it to close automatically, which indicates the cache has been cleared.
2. 02
   Once the Microsoft Store app reopens, attempt your download again to see if the issue is resolved.
3. 03
   If the error persists, right-click the Start button and select 'Terminal (Admin)' or 'PowerShell (Admin)'.
4. 04
   Paste the following command into the window and press Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)/AppXManifest.xml"}. Ignore any red text that scrolls by, as this is a standard part of the re-registration process.
5. 05
   Restart your computer and attempt the app installation once more.

Still not working?

If you are still receiving the error, run sfc /scannow in an elevated PowerShell window to scan for and repair corrupted system files. If the scan finishes and apps still fail, verify that your date and time settings are synced, as an incorrect system clock can break the security tokens required for store installs.

Frequently asked questions

Will these commands delete my existing apps?

No, these commands simply re-register existing app manifests and clear temporary cache data. Your installed apps and personal data will remain untouched.

Is it normal to see red text in PowerShell?

Yes. When re-registering packages, the system may show errors for packages that are already locked or in use, but the command will continue processing the remaining items successfully.