How to fix error 0x803f8001 on Windows 10

During the process of downloading applications on Windows 10, error 0x803F8001 often occurs. This article will show you how to fix it. Let's follow along

When you want to download an application on Windows 10 but receive an error message: Try that again, Something went wrong, The error code is 0x803F8001, in case you need it. This makes you uncomfortable and inconvenient. Don't worry, the following article will guide you on how to fix the above error!

1. What is error 0x803F8001?

Error 0x803F8001 occurs when logging in or downloading games on the computer , the application on the Microsoft Store error will display a message to check your account with the code 0x803F8001. This error usually occurs because the Microsoft Store application's claim process is faulty, or interrupted by the following reasons.

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2. Cause of error 0x803F8001 on Windows 10

As mentioned, error 0x803F8001 occurs due to an interruption in the application claim process, which is interrupted for the following reasons:

Microsoft account error

The system of accounts signed in Microsoft on Windows 10 has been interrupted, lost connection with Microsoft Store, making Microsoft Store unable to confirm Microsoft account to allow download and update of applications.

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Network error

It may be because the Internet is slow or the network bandwidth to the Microsoft server is interrupted, the connection is slow, or the connection is lost.

Error due to Windows 10

Maybe the error is caused by Windows 10 conflicts with other applications, or some settings in Windows 10 have prevented software updates, so error 0x803F8001.

System error

It is possible that the navigation system, date and time have an error, causing a lack of synchronization, causing the game update and download process to report an error 0x803F8001.

3. How to fix error 0x803F8001 effectively

Please restart the computer

If a Windows error causes the update and application download to fail, try restarting the computer and then accessing the Microsoft Store again.

Try signing out of your Microsoft account and signing in again

Logging out then back in refreshes the login connection on Windows.

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Clear the Microsoft Store cache

Step 1: Type Windows + R > Type "wsreset.exe" > Enter.

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Step 2: Command Prompt will open> Wait for 30 seconds Microsoft Store will appear, this time has completed the reset cache process> Try to download the application again.

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