Windows 10: Microsoft Store Fails with 0x80070426

I am attempting to load an app from the store and it fails to connect after the circle dots spin for minutes. Ultimately it says "Something went wrong Try again later" 0x80070426.

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Windows freezing, error 0x80070426

Hello Ádám,

To address your concern regarding the Microsoft Security Client error 0x80070426 that you are having, kindly check the suggested steps from
PA Bear - MS MVP on this
thread.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

0x80070426 - Mail app, Feedback Hub, Store - Cannot sync my Microsoft Account

Hi Telescuffle,

Error code 0x80070426 is usually associated to the connection between the user's Microsoft account and Windows 10 apps. Here are some possible fixes for the said error code: (Note: We're going to address error code 0x80070426 first, you've
got the error code 0x80004005 as you attempt to troubleshoot the issue.)

Method 1: Using the Windows 10 app troubleshooter, and other possible fixes provided in this
support article.

Method 2: Reset the Windows Store’s cache.

1. On your keyboard, press Windows + X.
2. Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
3. At the Command Prompt, type wsreset.exe
4. Click Enter.
5. Wait for a couple of minutes until the Command Prompt disappear (this will be automatic).

Let us know the outcome of the troubleshooting procedure for us to assist you further.

 

App store and Microsoft account

Thank you for the advice

I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store