What causes fix error 0x80073d02 — store app package in use on Windows?

Common causes of fix error 0x80073d02 — store app package in use include: The app being updated is still running in background, App process didn't fully terminate after closing, Background task or service from the app is still active, Microsoft Store update service conflict, App files locked by another process, Previous update attempt left package in inconsistent state.

How do I know if I have fix error 0x80073d02 — store app package in use issues?

Common symptoms of fix error 0x80073d02 — store app package in use include: Microsoft Store app updates fail with 0x80073D02, "The package could not be installed because resources it modifies are currently in use", Specific Store app won't update even after closing it, Windows Calculator, Photos, or other built-in apps fail to update, Error during automatic background updates of Store apps, Multiple Store apps stuck in update queue.

Fix Fix Error 0x80073D02: Store App Package in Use

Symptoms

You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:

•Microsoft Store app updates fail with 0x80073D02
•"The package could not be installed because resources it modifies are currently in use"
•Specific Store app won't update even after closing it
•Windows Calculator, Photos, or other built-in apps fail to update
•Error during automatic background updates of Store apps
•Multiple Store apps stuck in update queue

Common Causes

⚠The app being updated is still running in background
⚠App process didn't fully terminate after closing
⚠Background task or service from the app is still active
⚠Microsoft Store update service conflict
⚠App files locked by another process
⚠Previous update attempt left package in inconsistent state

Solutions

Solution 1: Close App and Background Processes

1Fully close the app: right-click taskbar icon → Close window
2Force quit background processes: Task Manager → Details tab
3Find the app process → End task
4For built-in apps: Settings → Apps → find the app → Advanced options
5Click "Terminate" to force close all background processes
6Return to Microsoft Store → retry the update immediately
7The update should now succeed since the app is fully stopped

Solution 2: Restart Store and Update Services

1Close Microsoft Store completely
2Task Manager → find "Microsoft Store" → End task
3Also end: "Store Install Service" if running
4Reset Store cache: Win+R → wsreset.exe → Enter
5Wait for Store to reopen → go to Library → Update all
6If still failing: restart PC → immediately open Store → update
7Don't launch the problem app before updating

Solution 3: Re-register or Reinstall App

1PowerShell as Admin — re-register all Store apps:
2Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue}
3For a specific stuck app: uninstall then reinstall:
4PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage *appname* | Remove-AppxPackage
5Reinstall from Microsoft Store
6If built-in app removed accidentally:
7PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *appname* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}

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