Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10

You can download and enjoy millions of applications and programs from Microsoft Store. But sometimes when you try to access Microsoft Store, you may get 0x80073D12 error code and you cannot install any apps furthermore. This is such an annoying issue especially when you try to download any highly required app at the peak hour. But, don’t worry! This guide will help you fix Microsoft error code 0x80073D12 with simple and effective troubleshooting methods.

How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10

Following is a complete message shown for Microsoft Store error 0x80073D12 that occurs on your Windows 10 PC.

Install the app or game. Before you can install this add-on, you’ll need to install the app or game it works with.

OR,

one or more items in this bundle didn’t install yet, well keep trying. you can also try installing them from downloads and updates error code 0x80073d12

What Causes Microsoft Error Code 0x80073D12?

There is no single significant reason that causes Microsoft error 0x80073D12. Multiple scenarios that cause this error code, yet you have to analyze the most possible reason that contributes to this error in your Windows 10 PC.

• Improper/Unstable Network Connection.
• Corrupt Microsoft Store cache.
• Outdated Windows Operating System.
• Accumulated temporary files.
• Incorrect date and time settings.
• Inadequate drive space to install new apps and programs.
• Corrupt application/program.

Now, move ahead to the next section to resolve the discussed error. Once you have identified the exact reason that cause Microsoft Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10, it would be easier to figure out which troubleshooting method will fix the same. Else, try all of the below-mentioned methods to resolve the issue.

Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Follow these basic troubleshooting steps before going through the other advanced methods.

1. Ensure Proper Network Connection

You cannot install or download any application or program on your device if you do not have adequate internet supply. Always test your bandwidth and test if there are multiple devices connected to the same network.

• Try connecting to a different network (other Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot) and check if you face the same error again.
• If you do not face the issue in some other network connection, then this indicates a problem in your network device and connection.

Read our guide on How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to troubleshoot your network issues. This includes restarting the router/modem, resetting TCP/IP, and changing network adapter settings.

After fixing your network issues, check if you face the same error again.

2. Check if the Extension is Being Installed

So, once you have confirmed there is no issue with your internet connection, the next thing you have to ensure is whether you are installing an extension of a game/application or not. If you are installing an extension, you have to install the corresponding app first and then proceed with the extension. Let’s consider a scenario.

• If you are installing Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels   from Microsoft Store, this is to inform you that, Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels is an add-on. To install it, you have to install the game version of the game & click here to fix Forza Horizon FH5 Error 0x803FB107.
• Go online and search if you are installing the app you are installing is an app or extension.

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Method 2: Sign In Microsoft Account

Errors during the sign-in process of a Microsoft account may contribute to Microsoft Error 0x80073D12. So, if you face the error and you are clueless about any reasons, you have to sign out of your account and sign in again. Here are a few instructions to do it.

1. Hit the Windows key and type Microsoft Store.

2. Click on Open. Then click on your profile icon followed by the Sign out option.

3. Now, click on Sign in as shown.

4. Select your Microsoft account and click on the Continue button.

5. Type the login credentials and sign in back to your Microsoft account.

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Method 3: Restart Microsoft Store Processes

If there is no sign in errors, there may be some corrupt Microsoft processes contributing to Microsoft Error code 0x80073D12. Exit from all Microsoft Store processes as instructed below.

1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open the Task Manager.

2. Now, in the Processes tab, click on Microsoft Store and then the End task button.

3. Relaunch Microsoft Store and check if Microsoft Store error code 0x80073D12 is resolved or not.

Method 4: Exit Incompatible Background Processes

Some incompatible programs and applications running in the background may interfere with the Microsoft Store download process contributing to error code 0x80073D12. You are advised to close all the background processes as instructed in our guide How to End Task in Windows 10.

In addition to closing all the background processes, try disabling all the start-up processes on your Windows 10 PC by following our guide 4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10

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Method 5: Sync Date & Time Settings

To install any game or application from Microsoft Store, your PC must sync date and time values to the global settings. Here are a few instructions to sync the date, region, and time data on your Windows 10 PC.

1. Press and hold Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.

2. Select the Time & Language option.

3. In the Date & time tab, ensure the two values Set the time automatically and Set the time zone automatically options are toggled on. Click on Sync now.

Method 6: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Your Windows 10 PC has an inbuilt troubleshooting tool to fix any issues in Microsoft Store. Follow the below-mentioned steps to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

1. Press the Windows key, type Troubleshoot settings and click on Open.

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2. Now, click on Windows Store Apps followed by Run the troubleshooter.

3. If there are any problems identified after the troubleshooting process, click on Apply this fix.

4. Finally, follow the instructions as listed in the upcoming prompts and reboot the PC.

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Method 7: Delete Windows Store Cache

Corrupt cache and corrupt data in Microsoft Store will contribute to Microsoft Store error code 0x80246019 or 0x80073D12. Follow the below-mentioned instructions to delete the Windows Store cache.

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together.

2. Now, type wsreset.exe and hit Enter key.

3. Ensure you have fixed Microsoft Store error code 0x80073D12 issue.

Method 8: Remove Temporary Files

If there is insufficient space in your Windows 10 PC, you cannot add or install any new applications or programs. Firstly, check if you have enough space in your drive and if there is insufficient space, clear all temporary files as instructed below.

Step I: Check Drive Space

To check the drive space in your Windows 10 PC, follow the below-mentioned steps.

1. Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.

2. Now, click on This PC from the left screen.

3. Check the disk space under Devices and drivers as shown. If they are in red, consider clearing the temporary files.

Step II: Clear Temporary Files

Temporary files are stored in your PC to improve the speed of your search criteria. Also, when these files accumulate over time and result from insufficient space in your Windows 10 PC. To install any new applications from Microsoft Store and avoid error code 0x80073D12, you must clear some space in your computer. Here is our guide 10 Ways to Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows that helps you clear all unnecessary files in your computer. Follow the same to fix Microsoft error code.

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Method 9: Install Apps Updates

To fix Microsoft error 0x80073D12, make sure that all the applications in your Microsoft Store library are updated to their latest version. If there are a lot of updates pending in action, new updates or installations may face several errors during the process. Follow the below-mentioned steps to install Microsoft Store app updates.

1. Go to the search menu and type Microsoft Store. Click on Open.

2. Click on the Library icon at the bottom left corner of the Microsoft Store window.

3. Then, click on the Get updates button.

4. Click on the Update all button.

5. Wait for the updates to be downloaded to your Windows 10 PC and make sure you get Your apps and games are up to date prompt.

Method 10: Update Windows

If there are any bugs, errors, and patch-related problems in your Windows 10 computer, you may not be able to install any new apps and games. This issue can be resolved by installing a Windows update. Firstly, check if you are using an updated version of the OS, or if there is an update pending in action follow the steps as instructed in our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update

After updating the version of the Windows Operating System, check if you have fixed Microsoft error 0x80073D12.

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Method 11: Disable Proxy & VPN Servers

Proxy servers and VPN services hide your internet identity, but if the settings are incompatible with your computer, you will face several errors. One such problem is Microsoft error code 0x80073D12. To disable Proxy and VPN services, follow our guide on How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10 and implement the steps as instructed in the article.

After disabling the VPN client and proxy servers, check if you have fixed error code 0x80073D12. Again, if the issue annoys you, connect to a mobile hotspot and check if it recurs again.

Method 12: Use Google DNS Address

Many users have suggested that using Google DNS addresses will fix any conflicts arising during the installation of games and applications from the Microsoft Store. If you face Microsoft error code 0x80073D12, follow our guide on How to change DNS settings in Windows 10.

After switching to Google DNS address, check if you can install new applications from Microsoft Store.

Also Read: How to Enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome

Method 13: Disable Antivirus Suite Temporarily (If Applicable)

Sometimes, if you try to install any peculiar apps or games from Microsoft Store, the antivirus suite on your computer identifies it as a threat and prevents the app from being installed. So, wisely disable any third-party antivirus program or inbuilt security suite on your PC by following the steps as demonstrated in our guide How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10.

Once you have installed the required application on your device, ensure you enable the security suite again to prevent any malicious attacks.

Method 14: Disable Windows Firewall (Not Recommended)

Similar to an antivirus program, the Windows Defender firewall in your computer may prevent any app from being downloaded via Microsoft Store. So, in this case, you have to lessen the severity of the security suite ( whitelist a few features) or completely disable Windows Defender Firewall as instructed in our guide How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall

After installing your application, make sure you enable the Firewall suite again and continue using your PC.

Also Read: How to Block or Unblock Programs In Windows Defender Firewall

Method 15: Repair and Reset Apps or Add-ons

If none of the methods have helped you fix Microsoft error 0x80073D12 in your Windows 10 PC, this method will be a simple and effective workaround. If you are installing an add-on of any app or game and face the discussed error, then try repairing the application or reset it if necessary as instructed below.

Note: Here, the Minecraft Launcher app is taken as an example for demonstration. Follow the steps according to your app.

1. Hit the Windows key and type Minecraft Launcher.

2. Select the App settings option as highlighted.

3. Scroll down the Settings screen and click on the Repair option as highlighted.

Note: Your app data will not be affected while repairing Minecraft Launcher.

4. Check if you have fixed the issue. If not, click on the Reset option.

Note: Resetting Minecraft Launcher will delete the app data.

5. Finally, reboot your PC and check if you have fixed Microsoft error code 0x80073D12 that arises while installing any add-ons of any application.

Method 16: Re-register Microsoft Store

If resetting Microsoft Store does not fix code 0x80073D12, re-registering the Windows Store might help you. Follow as instructed below.

1. Hit the Windows key, type PowerShell,and click on Run as administrator.

2. Now, type the following command and hit Enter key.

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}

3. Wait until the commands are executed and now you will not face the discussed error again.

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Method 17: Reinstall Microsoft Store

If none of the above-discussed methods has helped you fix code 0x80073D12, then the last option to resolve the problem is to reinstall Microsoft Store. This uninstallation process cannot be implemented by Control Panel or Settings procedure. PowerShell commands will help you reinstall Microsoft Store as discussed below.

1. Launch Windows PowerShell as administrator.

2. Now, type get-appxpackage –allusers command and hit Enter key.

3. Search for Microsoft.WindowsStore name and copy the entry of PackageFullName.

4. Go to a new line in the PowerShell window and type remove-appxpackage followed by a space and the line you have copied in the before step. It looks like,

remove-appxpackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_22202.1402.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

Note: The command may vary a little according to the version of Windows you use.

5. Next, reboot the PC. Microsoft Store will be deleted from your PC. 

6. Then, to reinstall it, again open Windows PowerShell as an administrator and execute the following command.

Add-AppxPackage -register "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsMicrosoft.WindowsStore_11804.1001.8.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbweAppxManifest.xml" –DisableDevelopmentMode

Microsoft Store will be reinstalled on your PC and you will not face Microsoft Store code 0x80073D12

Method 18: Create New User Profile

Some users have reported creating a new user profile fixed Microsoft error 0x80073D12. You can create a new user profile by following the steps discussed in our guide, How to Create a Local User Account on Windows 10

After creating a new user profile, check if you have fixed the discussed error.

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Method 19: Perform System Restore

Still, if you are struggling with Microsoft error 0x80073D12, then try restoring your computer to the previous version where it was working well. You can easily implement the same by following our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10.

So, in this case, System Restore point you have created already will be very helpful to fix the discussed error.

Method 20: Reset PC

If you find no issues with Microsoft Store, but still facing Microsoft Store error Microsoft error 0x80073D12, we advise you to reset your computer. To resolve the discussed problem, follow the steps in our guide How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data.

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