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How to Fix Common Halo Wars 2 Install Errors

Most of these issues are down to corrupt files

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Halo Wars 2 is a real-time strategy game that allowsplayersto lead Spartans, Warthogs, and other classic Halo fighting forces in a brutal and terrifying war. A new enemy has appeared on the biggest Halo battlefield ever, and your main task is to stop it.

But before you engage in fierce battles against your enemies, you may need to battle various technical issues first.Playersreport that variousHalo Wars 2 bugssometimes affect thegame, limiting their gaming experience.

In this article, we’re going to focus on a series of error messages that may appear on the screen and how to fix them.

How can I fix the common Halo Wars 2 errors?

How can I fix the common Halo Wars 2 errors?

1. License Unverified error

Thiserrorindicates that you may have created a new Microsoft account to redeem the game code. If this is the case, here’s what to do:

2. Install failed error

This error usually occurs when other apps run in the background during thegameinstall process. To get rid of thiserror, follow the above steps.

3. Target drive error

This error message informs you that there is a problem with your install disc or with the target drive that you are trying to install thegameto.

4. Install error 0x80070005

Thiserroroccurs mainly on the Windows Store. If you’re experiencingerror0x80070005, follow the steps listed above.

5. Install error 0x80073cf9

For more information aboutthis installation error 0x80073cf9, check our detailed guide.

That is about it for the common Halo Wars 2 error. You should now be able to fix most of them by applying the fixes in this guide.

If you’ve encountered other Halo Wars 2 error messages and found a workaround to fix them, use the comment section below to tell us more about your experience.

Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.