How to fix error 0x80D03805 when downloading apps from Microsoft Store

There are many causes of this problem, the most typical are Microsoft Store cache errors, unregistered DLL files, damaged system files, wrong Windows Update causing errors during installation. patch.

Before performing the fix, please try to check for updates for Windows 10 again and restart the machine, if it still does not fix it, follow the following troubleshooting steps.

1. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

Right-click the Start button > select Settings > Updates & Security > Troubleshoot. Select the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter in the list and launch it.

As many users have confirmed, simply running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter can solve the problem. This feature will automatically find Microsoft Store problems and fix them for you.

2. Clear cache for Microsoft Store

Corrupted Microsoft Store cache files will affect communication between Microsoft Store and related Microsoft services. Clear the app store cache by:

Click the Start button > type 'cmd' > right click on the Command Prompt line and select Run as administrator.

In the command prompt, type wsreset.exe and press Enter to start clearing the cache. Once done, restart your computer and try downloading the app again from the Microsoft Store.

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3. Reset Microsoft Store

You can Reset all settings of Microsoft Store to return this app store to default.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and features > in the search box type 'Microsoft Store' > in the returned results click on Advanced options > finally click Reset to reset.

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4. Clean up all temporary system files

If you have already cleared the Microsoft Store cache, you should also do this with temporary system files, as they are often related to each other and disrupt the connection between Microsoft Store and Microsoft services. .

Use the Disk Cleanup Tool to do this: click on the Start menu > enter the keyword 'disk cleanup' and click Disk Cleanup to open the application. Next select the system partition (usually C:) and start cleaning.

5. Reset Windows Update components

Use the Fix WU Utility to re-register the DLL files and restore Windows Update's default settings. Then reboot the system and try to check Microsoft Store again.

Download Fix WU Utility here

Kareem Winters

Update 06 October 2021