How to Fix Fix Error 0x80131500 — Microsoft Store or .NET Framework Error on Windows
Getting error 0x80131500 when opening Microsoft Store, installing apps, or running .NET applications? Fix this common Store and framework error.
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Main Troubleshooting Guide
How to Fix Microsoft Store Not Working →Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions
Symptoms
You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:
- •Microsoft Store won't open — shows error 0x80131500
- •Store opens but shows blank page with this error
- •.NET applications crash with error 0x80131500
- •Can't download or update apps from Store
- •Error appears after Windows Update
- •Store worked before but suddenly shows this error
Common Causes
- ⚠Microsoft Store cache corrupted
- ⚠TLS 1.2 not enabled (required for Store connections)
- ⚠Internet connection issues or DNS problems
- ⚠Corrupted .NET Framework installation
- ⚠Windows Store app registration broken
- ⚠Date/time incorrect causing certificate validation failure
Solutions
Solution 1: Reset Microsoft Store
- 1First try: Win+R → wsreset.exe → Enter
- 2Wait for the Store to open (may take 30 seconds)
- 3If that doesn't work:
- 4Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Microsoft Store
- 5Advanced options → Repair (try first)
- 6If Repair fails: Reset (clears all Store data)
- 7Restart PC and try opening Store again
Solution 2: Enable TLS 1.2
- 1Microsoft Store requires TLS 1.2:
- 2Internet Options (search in Start) → Advanced tab
- 3Scroll down to Security section
- 4Check: "Use TLS 1.2" and "Use TLS 1.3"
- 5Uncheck: "Use SSL 3.0" and "Use TLS 1.0" (outdated, insecure)
- 6Click Apply → OK → restart browser and Store
Solution 3: Fix .NET Framework
- 1If the error occurs in .NET apps (not just Store):
- 2CMD as Admin: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- 3Then: sfc /scannow
- 4Re-enable .NET Framework:
- 5Settings → Apps → Optional features → More Windows features
- 6Uncheck ".NET Framework 3.5" and ".NET Framework 4.8" → OK
- 7Re-check both → OK → restart
- 8This forces Windows to repair the .NET installation
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