Windows 10: Windows store, xbox, companion app doesnt work with local DNS server but everything else works

I have very strange problem. I'm using dnscrypt for many years and now when i moved to win10 and tried to check windows store and xbox game pass i cant access them. Internet and everything else is working fine including windows updates

Network status in settings app is showing all fine "you are connected to internet" , no yellow exclamation mark on connection icon.

First I suspected dnscrypt proxy, to mishandle some queries coming from store apps and to be at fault but with further troubleshooting it has to be something with store [apps] and how they resolve stuff or something. As for everything else DNS is flawless.


Problem:

With dns server configured on local address @127., windows store wont connect its usual nw errors like Code: 0x00000194 - store is OK initially i did numerous store troubleshooting reinstalling, purging cache etc but thats not the problem here - when i start xbox companion app it is unable to connect - it just shows "welcome back" like I'm logged but when i click "lets play" it just blinks back to login prompt and "we cant sign you in right now try again later"



workaround:

If I put 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 etc as DNS everything suddenly works fine.


Config:

So my DNS server setting is 127.0.0.9 where dnscrypt listens and forwards queries to public resolvers , I have also disabled windows native "dnscache" service, as dnscrypt does caching itself. However there seems to be bug with dnscache disabled as ipconfig /all no longer shows dns servers, its also not showed in network connections and clicking on nw adapter -> status , it DNS server info is empty.

I also have ipv6 disabled.

Win10 x64 1909 18363.815


<code>

C:\Windows\System\BIND9.14.9.x64>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : name
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter doma:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : XXXXX
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.33Preferred
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter VirtualBox Host-Only Network:
</code>


there is no DNS server info in output, neither with /displaydns - as this relies on dnscache service which is not good imo


<code>

C:\Windows\System\BIND9.14.9.x64>ipconfig /displaydns

Windows IP Configuration

Could not display the DNS Resolver Cache.

</code>


same with powershell

<code>

PS C:\Windows\system32> get-netipconfiguration
InterfaceAlias : doma
InterfaceIndex : 9
InterfaceDescription : Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller
NetProfile.Name : Network 4
IPv4Address : 192.168.0.33
IPv4DefaultGateway : 192.168.0.1
DNSServer :
</code>


DNS works:

C:\Windows\System\BIND9.14.9.x64>nslookup microsoft.com
Server: 127.0.0.9
Address: 127.0.0.9#53

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: microsoft.com
Address: 13.77.161.179
Name: microsoft.com
Address: 40.76.4.15

.....


I ruled out dnscrypt proxy issue by

a running unbound resolver @127.0.0.4, which forwarded queries to dnscrypt 127.0.0.9

b running unbound resolver @127.0.0.4, which forwarded queries to public DNS like 1.1.1.1

In both cases problem persists. So it must be flaw in store/xbox possibly other store apps but i dont use anything else as 1.1.1.1 works perfectly fine but if its "routed" via local unbound DNS apps dont work.

Good third test would be if I could run unbound/dnscrypt at some public IP but I dont have any PC/server outside my lan.


Any idea what could be wrong?

:)

 

The Microsoft Store, and the Xbox app doesn't work!

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to launch Microsoft Store, Xbox app and GameBar. I’ll certainly help you with this issue.



However, please let us know:

• Do you receive any error message?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer recently?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned below:



For issues with launching Microsoft Store, I would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned in the article

Microsoft Store doesn't launch.



Method 1: Store app troubleshooter



I would suggest you to run the Store app troubleshooter and check. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open Settings.
   
2. Click on Update & Security and select Troubleshoot from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down, click on Windows Store apps and select Run the troubleshooter.
   
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
   

Method 2: Re-register apps



If Store app troubleshooter doesn’t work, I would suggest you to try re-registering the apps using PowerShell. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, and select
   Windows PowerShell (Admin).
   
2. Paste the following command and press Enter:
   Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
   
3. Once the process is complete, restart the computer and check.
   

Method 3: New user account



If re-registering the apps didn’t work, try creating a new user account and check if the issue persists. Refer the article
Create
a local user or administrator account in Windows 10



Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

DNS Servers

I run a DNS server locally, so when a domain is already cached, I get it back almost instantly, otherwise it responds as fast as the first server in my list (75.75.75.75 in my case.)

 

Weather App not working windows 8.1

I have no problems with the weather app... on my pc, tablets, laptops, or windows phones.
Must be regional/local problems.

Or, your store/app data files may be corrupt.
Might want to try the apps troubleshooter.