How do I know if I have microsoft store cache corrupted or store won't open issues?

Common symptoms of microsoft store cache corrupted or store won't open include: Microsoft Store opens but shows blank/empty page, Store error codes: 0x80131500, 0x80072EFD, 0x80073D05, "Try that again" error when opening Store or browsing apps, App downloads start but get stuck at "Pending" or "Starting download", Store opens but crashes immediately, Can't install or update apps — "Something happened on our end", Store was working but stopped after a Windows Update.

Fix Microsoft Store Cache Corrupted or Store Won't

Symptoms

You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:

•Microsoft Store opens but shows blank/empty page
•Store error codes: 0x80131500, 0x80072EFD, 0x80073D05
•"Try that again" error when opening Store or browsing apps
•App downloads start but get stuck at "Pending" or "Starting download"
•Store opens but crashes immediately
•Can't install or update apps — "Something happened on our end"
•Store was working but stopped after a Windows Update

Common Causes

⚠Microsoft Store cache corrupted
⚠Windows Store app registration corrupted
⚠Internet connection issue or proxy settings blocking Store
⚠Date/time incorrect on the system (Store certificates fail validation)
⚠Windows Update components not working (Store depends on them)
⚠Third-party antivirus blocking Store network connections
⚠Microsoft account authentication issue

Solutions

Solution 1: Reset Microsoft Store Cache (WSReset)

1Press Win+R → type wsreset.exe → Enter
2A blank command prompt window will appear — wait 30 seconds
3The Microsoft Store will automatically open when the reset completes
4This clears the Store's local cache without affecting installed apps
5Try opening the Store and downloading an app
6This fixes most "blank Store" and "Try that again" errors

Solution 2: Reset Store via Settings

1Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps
2Search for "Microsoft Store" → click the three dots → Advanced options
3Scroll down → click "Repair" first (less destructive)
4If Repair doesn't fix it: click "Reset"
5Reset clears all Store data including sign-in state
6You'll need to sign into your Microsoft account again
7This is more thorough than WSReset and fixes deeper corruption

Solution 3: Re-register Microsoft Store

1Open PowerShell as Administrator
2Run: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3Wait for the command to complete (may take 30-60 seconds)
4If error: first run: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
5This re-registers ALL Store apps (takes longer but more thorough)
6Restart the computer after re-registration

Solution 4: Check Date/Time and Network

1Incorrect date/time causes certificate validation failures:
2Settings → Time & language → Date & time → enable "Set time automatically"
3Also enable "Set time zone automatically"
4Click "Sync now" to force a time sync
5For network issues: Settings → Network → Properties → ensure not set as Metered
6Temporarily disable VPN or proxy if active
7Try: Settings → Network → Advanced → Reset network (last resort)

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