Providing Free and Editor Tested Software Downloads
< HOME | TUTORIALS | GEEK-CADE| WEB TOOLS | YOUTUBE | NEWSLETTER | DEALS! | FORUMS | >

MajorGeeks.com - Got Geek?

Software Categories

All In One Tweaks
Android
Antivirus & Malware
Appearance
Back Up
Browsers
CD\DVD\Blu-Ray
Covert Ops
Drivers
Drives (SSD, HDD, USB)
Games
Graphics & Photos
Internet Tools
Linux Distros
MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks
Multimedia
Networking
Office & Productivity
System Tools

Other news

· How To and Tutorials
· Life Hacks and Reviews
· Way Off Base
· MajorGeeks Deals
· News
· Off Base
· Reviews



IObit Black Friday Sale

spread the word

· YouTube
· Facebook
· Instagram
· Twitter
· Pintrest
· RSS/XML Feeds
· News Blur
· Yahoo
· Symbaloo

about

· Top Freeware Picks
· Malware Removal
· Geektionary
· Useful Links
· About Us
· Copyright
· Privacy
· Terms of Service
· How to Uninstall

top downloads

1. GS Auto Clicker
2. Macrium Reflect FREE Edition
3. Smart Defrag
4. MusicBee
5. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable Package
6. Sergei Strelec's WinPE
7. Mozilla Firefox
8. Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes AIO Repack
9. Winslop
10. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
More >>

top reads

Star How To Remove the Windows 11 Updated Start Menu

Star How To Disable Drag Tray

Star How To Permanently Delete Files Without Sending Them to the Recycle Bin in Windows 11

Star How To Repair Install Windows 11, and Keep All Your Files and Apps

Star How To Turn Off Folder Backup Syncing on OneDrive

Star AI Actions - What Are They and How To Enable/Disable Them

Star Microsoft Is Ending 3rd Party Printer Driver Support in 2026: How to Protect Old Printer Drivers

Star How To Stop Edge and Chrome Default Browser Prompts

Star How To Configure Allowed Apps for Controlled Folder Access

Star Pause or Disable Automatic App Updates in Microsoft Store


MajorGeeks.Com » Overview» Tutorials and Video Guides » How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3

How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

Show your PC some ❤️ Up to 90% off IObit’s top tools + 2 free months for Valentine’s Day
Because your PC doesn't care about Flowers and Candy!

If you are getting a 0x80073CF3 error when installing or updating an app in the Microsoft Store, here are some steps you can try.

The error message you encountered might read:

ERROR_INSTALL_RESOLVE_DEPENDENCY_FAILED

The package failed to update, dependency, or conflict validation.
Causes: The incoming package conflicts with an installed package, A specified package dependency can’t be found, The package doesn’t support the correct processor architecture.

Debugging: Check the AppXDeployment-Server event log for more info.


1: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Verify 32-Bit or 64-Bit

You might have noticed that the error mentions that the package doesn’t support the correct processor architecture. You might need to have a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system to continue.

For future reference, you might want to understand the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit.

If you already have this information, try the next steps.

2: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Windows Repair

Windows Repair can reset all the Windows Update settings saving you a lot of work.

Download Windows Repair from MajorGeeks.

Boot into Safe Mode.

Click on Jump to Repairs.

Uncheck All Repairs.

Check 27.02 to reset the Store completely and click on Start Repairs.



3: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Run Troubleshooter

The Windows Store App Troubleshooter should fix the error as a known issue.

Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot.

Scroll down on the right and click on Windows Store Apps.



Click on Run the troubleshooter.

Wait while the troubleshooter looks for known problems.



If any problems were discovered, they are almost always fixed automatically.

4: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Reset Store

Click Start > Settings > Apps & features. Find, and click on Microsoft Store on the left. Click on Advanced options.

Scroll down and click on Reset.



5: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Re-Register Store

Open Powershell and type in:

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

Press enter and reboot.

6: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Clear Store Cache Manually



Press the Windows key + X and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin). Right click on that and Run as administrator.

Type in wsreset.exe. and press enter.

Be patient and wait until you see the flashing cursor again to know that the cache has been cleared.



7: Microsoft Store Error 0x80073CF3 - Disable Antivirus

Temporarily disable your antivirus or any security software with blocking capabilities. Most third-party security software can easily be disabled by right-clicking on the system tray icon in the lower-right corner.

comments powered by Disqus





© 2000-2026 MajorGeeks.com
Powered by Contentteller® Business Edition