Windows 10: Fix Microsoft Store error 0x800700AA on Windows 10

Although Windows is the most used OS worldwide, it has its own share of problems and issues. The Microsoft Store error 0x800700AA code is one of them. It has been found that the error usually occurs due to poor Internet connection or corrupted cache. If you have been experiencing this issue recently, read what troubleshooting steps you should follow to fix the issue.

Microsoft Store error 0x800700AA




The error code 0x800700AA is usually followed by a line of text that reads – Something happened and this app couldn’t be installed. Please try again. Error code 0x800700AA. To fix it, you can follow any one of the troubleshooting methods given below.

1. Clear contents of the DataStore folder.
2. Reset Microsoft Store via Settings.
3. Change DNS Server.

Let us explore the above methods in a bit of detail!

1] Clear contents of DataStore folder

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The DataStore folder in Windows 10 stores temporary files and LOG files associated with Windows update and Update history. On a few occasions, the folder may fail to synchronize and stop Windows Update from applying new updates to your PC. Then, it might become necessary to remove all such files present under the DataStore folder and then try updating them.

Open Windows Services Manager and stop the Windows Update service. After that, follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer using Win+E hotkey
• Paste %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in the address bar
• Press Enter to open the DataStore folder
• Select all files and folders present in the DataStore folder
• Delete them.

Now restart the Windows Update service again using Windows Services Manager and then try to run Windows Update again.

2] Reset Microsoft Store via Settings

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If temporary Internet file locations have changed, you may see this error while trying to open certain apps. During such instances, you’ll need to reset the Microsoft Store app. You can do this via Windows settings.

3] Change DNS Server

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Open Control Panel.

Click the Network and Internet link.

Choose Network and Sharing Center.

Select Change Adapter Settings from the left panel.

When the Network Connections window opens, right-click on your network and choose Properties.

Check the circle against Use the following DNS server addresses.

Type 1.1.1.1 under Preferred DNS Server and 1.0.0.1 under Alternate DNS Server and hit the OK button.

Try restarting your system and see if the issue is resolved.

Hope it helps!


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Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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System Restore Error 0x800700AA and Task Manager

Thank you for your response. Some of the common symptoms of (0x800700aa) are unfinished installation of Windows application, virus infections, inaccruate registry entries, corrupt system files, incompatible or outdated software or hardware, unfinished uninstalling
of some files, clashes between the automatic update error and the computer, installing of some corrupt or infectious apps or files, etc. In this case, we suggest to run a clean boot on your computer. Kindly follow the steps provided by
Stephanie Sal on this
link.

Regarding about the Task Manager concern. Malware may prevent opening of Task Manager. So you may want to clear your computer junk files and then run a full or deep scan with your antivirus or security software or Microsoft Security Essentials. If you're
done running those tests. We suggest to run DISM and SFC. By doing so, the task will scan for changed or misplaced files. If sfc discovers that a protected file has been overwritten or corrupted, it retrieves the correct version of the file folder, and then
replaces the incorrect file. Kindly follow the steps below to perform the task:

Run DISM and SFC

• Open an Administrator CMD window. If you can’t find a way, use these steps:
  • Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to open Task Manager.
  • Click File > Run New Task.
  • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges” .
  • Type CMD.
• Type the following commands at the CMD prompt:
  • dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  • sfc /scannow
• If neither command shows a good result, go to Reset your PC.

If none of the above options work, review the different recovery options available in Windows 10. The
“Keep my files” option should work – Reset your PC > Option > Keep my files.

If you're unwilling to reset the PC, you can try uninstalling the antivirus software, and do an in-place reinstall.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

Regards.