Windows 10: how to resolve error Code: 0x80070005 in microsoft store

i am unable to update or download any app from my microsoft store app .it shows error Code: 0x80070005 . i have done all reset ,troubleshoot microsoft store and uninstall and reinstall it but nothing worked so please anybody help me . when i troubleshoot my microsoft store app it shows Hanging or crashing apps Not fixed
error so please anyone help here are my troubleshoot report.

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Error code 0x80070005 with Microsoft Store

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties that you are unable to install Python 3.8 through the Microsoft store and getting the error 0x80070005. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to
the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type winver
  in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?
• Are you able to install other apps from Microsoft Store?

• What is the date and time on the PC and ensure it is correct?
  
• Are you logged in to the PC as Standard/Administrator user account?
  
• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  

Let us try a few steps and check.



Step 1: Fix the permissions of the Packages folder

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to this location:
   C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local
   
2. Now in the Local folder, locate the Packages
   folder.
   
3. Right click on Packages and select
   Properties.
   
4. Click the Security Tab, then click
   Advanced button and ensure that all the users listed have full control.

Step 2: Reinstall Windows 10 Store app using PowerShell

1. Press Windows + X key and select Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   
2. Copy and paste this command, and then press Enter:
   Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
   
3. Once the process complete, restart the PC and check
   

Step 3: New User Administrator Account

If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Also, refer the suggestion by Bix2017 on December 03, 2019 in this
post.



Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Error code 0x80070005

Hello Sandra,

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message along with the error code of this issue?
• What exactly are you trying to perform prior to this issue?

I would like to inform that Error 0x80070005 is a Windows Update error.

If you are facing this issue while installing the Windows Updates, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft Support article, try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates


Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue and brief description about this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Windows Store Error Code 0x80070005

Hi, Robert.

Error code 0x80070005 is also known as ACCESS DENIED. This error usually occurs when you lack file or registry permissions that are required to install the update. To help you troubleshoot this error code, we suggest checking
these articles that contains guided steps in resolving the issue.

Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates

Fix Windows Update errors

Get back to us if you need further help.