This is one of the most common Windows errors. It occurs because of a corrupted or misconfigured system. Also, it could be done because of malware that has created conflicts with your system files. If you have encountered this error, this guide could potentially help you fix the error code 0x800700AA in Windows 10.
How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x800700AA?
There are two different ways to fix this error.
- Unexpected error:
- There was an unexpected error on the property page. The requested resource is in use. (0x800700AA). Please close the property page and try again.
- The app can’t be installed.
- Something happened; this app couldn’t be installed. Please try again later.”
Rest of the Microsoft Store
You can fix this by resetting the Microsoft Store from the Apps & Features page in Windows 10. Here is a quick guide and instructions to follow. If you have tweaked your Microsoft Store settings, which might be causing the error, then resetting Microsoft Store might fix the error. Follow the following guide.
- Open Settings and then click on Apps & Features.
- Search for OneNote or the Microsoft Store app.
- Open it, and then click on the Advanced option.
- There you will find a reset option.
- Click on Reset, and confirm the pop-up by clicking on Reset.
- That’s it. Now try opening the Microsoft Store.
Modify the Network Adapter Settings
Sometimes, the error could occur because of a network error, so with an adjustment to DNS, you can resolve this issue. Follow the instructions mentioned below.
- Open the Control Panel and then head over to the Network and Sharing Centre.”
- Select “Change adapter settings” and then right-click on Wi-Fi Connection.
- Click on Properties, and then select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPV4).
- Click on Properties, and then use the following settings:
- Select “Use the Following DNS Server Address.”
- 1.1.1.1 Enter a preferred DNS server.
- 1.0.0.1, enter an alternate DNS server.
- Click OK to make the changes.
Clean Windows, update the temporary cache folder and update
This will clear up unwanted and minor glitches.
- Open the Windows Run Dialog Box and use Windows + R.
- Enter the temp and hit enter.
- Delete all your temporary files permanently.
- Therefore, now again, open the Windows Run Dialog Box using Windows + R.
- Now, enter %TEMP% and hit Enter.
- Again, delete all temporary files.
- Lastly, open Windows Explorer and navigate to c:\Windows\
- Locate preferences, open them, and delete them.
- That’s it.
Clear Windows Update temporary files.
- Open the Windows Run dialogue box using Windows + R.
- Enter %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore and hit enter.
- Therefore, delete all temporary files permanently.
- Open Windows Settings and click on Update and Settings.
- Now, update your Windows to the latest version.
- That’s it.
Use PowerShell
This seems to be working quite identically to the Command Prompt. So here is the run command to execute.
- Open Windows PowerShell and then enter the following command.
- Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}
- Now, Enter this command: Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
- Then, run this command: PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- That’s it.
Reset your PC.
If the above-mentioned method doesn’t help, then all you can do now is simply reset.
- Open Windows Settings and head over to Update & Security.
- Now, go to the Recovery Tab, and then under Reset this PC section, select “Get Started.”
- It will ask you if you want to keep your files or remove all of them.
- That’s it. Follow the on-screen wizard.