Sometimes, too much cache or corrupted cache might be bloating the Microsoft Store app, causing it to not function efficiently. Find out the problematic app or uninstall recently installed applications to resolve the issue.Īlso, open the command prompt as administrator privilege and run sfc /scannow command to check and make sure corrupted system files not causing the issue. This will start function normally If any third-party app causing the issue where the Microsoft Store app crashes, freezes etc. Start windows into clean boot state and open Microsoft Store. “Not fixed.”Ĭheck and make sure your system date, time and religion are set correctly.Īlso, make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates as Microsoft regularly push patch updates with bug fixes and security improvements.Īgain check you have a working internet connection, where store app needs an internet connection to connect to Microsoft server and download apps or app updates. But still, it ends with a message “ Microsoft Store cache may be damaged. While Running the store app troubleshooter get the message “ Microsoft Store cache and licenses may be corrupt.” As suggests I “Reset and open Microsoft Store,” which I did. For Some users, the store app troubleshooter Gets the message “ Microsoft Store cache and licenses may be corrupt” and offers to reset the Microsoft Store, But even after resetting the store there’s no change in the issue and the problem remains the same.Īfter installing recent windows updates, Store app fails to load as it just opens and closes immediately or sometimes store app fails to start with different error codes. And running the store troubleshooter results “ Microsoft Store Cache may be Damaged” problem note fixed. A couple of Windows 10 users report after recent windows 10 21H1 update while installing apps and extensions from the Microsoft Store, it fails to download and install apps with a different error such as Microsoft Store error 0x80072efd, 0x80072ee2, 0x80072ee7, 0x80073D05 etc.