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0x80072f78 Error on Windows 10 & 11: How to Fix it
Learn what helped other users fix the 0x80072f78 Microsoft Store error
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
updated onApril 1, 2024
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Microsoft Store is the official place from where you download games and apps on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs. However, theMicrosoft Store can often crashand throw errors such as 0x80072f78.
In this guide, we will share all the details you need to resolve the 0x80072f78 Error on Windows 10 and 11. Let us jump right into it.
What causes the 0x80072f78 Microsoft Store error?
After researching the internet, we have found many reasons that could trigger the 0x80072f78 Microsoft Store error on your PC.
Let us now check out the solutions that will help you to resolve the 0x80072f78 error.
How can I resolve the 0x80072f78 Microsoft Store error?
1. Run the Windows Store app troubleshooter
Most users could resolve the 0x80072f78 error by simply running the Windows Store troubleshooter on their PCs. This helps in fixing the bugs that might be causing the problem.
2. Delete the Microsoft Store cache
Clearing the cache files of any program helps resolve any temporary issue affecting that particular program, in our case, the Microsoft Store.
You can read our guide that helps you understand how to fix theWindows Store cache if it is damaged.
3. Reset Microsoft Store
Resetting the Microsoft Store will remove all the corrupt files and cache files. And when you launch the program after resetting it, it will load all files from scratch, which will help you resolve the 0x80072f78 error.
4. Run the SFC and DISM scans
Chances are some important system files related to the Microsoft Store are missing from your computer. This can be easily resolved by running the SFC and DISM scans.
You can read our guide and resolve theSFC Scan is not workingissue on your PC by applying the solutions.
In addition, we fully recommend you scan Windows devices withdedicated repair appsthat can entirely detect missing or corrupted files and fix them accordingly.
5. Disable Firewall
Multiple users have resolved the 0x80072f78 error by disabling the Windows Defender Firewall on their PCs. You can also try disabling any third-party antivirus software on your PC.
Chances are the antivirus, or the Firewall program is interfering with the network connection of the Microsoft Store.
That is it from us in this guide. Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions resolved the 0x80072f78 error.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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