Windows 10: Certain functions of windows apps not working

So lately I had some issues with the following apps:


Microsoft Store

Xbox App

Windows Settings


And perhaps more, but I have not found anything besides this.


Microsoft Store:

I can browse and login just fine, but when I want to download anything it says error, with the code being 0x80072F8F.


Xbox App:

I couldn't download my apps through Microsoft Store so I tried to download a game through the Xbox App and got an error again. I can't check what the error code is because if I open the Xbox App it says "Application Update Required" which I need to get from the Microsoft Store, but If I press on the blue "get updates" it says that there are no updates.


Windows Settings:

At the Update page it says "You're up to date" with a time of last checked that is of around the same day as today, so nothing weird there.

But when I click on "Check for updates" it says that it could not connect to the update service.


If there is any more data you need, please ask for it. I can also provide some pictures if needed.

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Windows 10 Apps not functioning on multiple PC's

Those pesky native apps are the worst thing about windows 10, they are so prone to breaking. I’ve had problems in the past and fixes that have helped restore functionality. You probably already tried but could be worth going into settings, apps and finding the offending apps. Click advanced and then select to reset the app and see if that yields joy.

bit riskier but worked for me too in past is to download ccleaner. Find something like calculator in the list and uninstall it. Now go back into store and redownload it. Trouble is if you say store isn’t working either then you won’t be able to get into it to redownload. You could remove / uninstall the store app itself in here too. But once removed I don’t know how one goes about reinstalling the app (maybe one for a guru on this forum)

there is also system restore if you have it switched on. But you would need to know when the apps worked last and hope you have a restore point from prior to them breaking.

There are powershell commands that have been suggested too but tread carefully as I think I tried one once and it wreaked havoc. Breaking more apps than it fixed and only a system restore saved me. Again prob one for a guru on these steps

Worth a shot.

 

Alarms and Clock app not working in Windows 10

Certain features of the Alarms and Clock app are not working in Windows 10.

The main reason I use this app is for the Timer, which currently is not working.

• I cannot create a new timer.
• I cannot remove the default timer that is there when the app is first run.
• I cannot edit the default timer

I have read the " Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store" article and tried the following steps.

• Checking for updates.
• Resetting the app.
• Running the app troubleshooter

None of this has fixed the issue I am facing. The Alarm function of this app is also showing the exact same issues.

Please advise.

 

Windows 10 Apps not functioning on multiple PC's

Caledon pointed in the related thread about reinstalling the store apps including the store itself but it didn't work on my side. Here is the link on how it is done:

Reinstall and Re-register Apps in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials