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How to fix error code 0x80073cf9 in Windows 10

Windows 10 error 0x80073cf9 usually appears on your screen when you try to install (sometimes update) a new app from the Microsoft Store. As a result, you cannot install the required application, and you are offered to start the installation process again or cancel this process. However, whichever option you choose, you still won't be able to follow through and install the app correctly. To deal with this problem and resolve error code 0x80073cf9 Windows 10 store, use the methods below. These are the most effective and easiest ways to solve the problem!

In this article you will find out:

what is error 0x80073cf9

how to deal with 0x80073cf9

how to protect your data in case of 0x80073cf9

Are you ready? Let's read!

5 ways to deal with error 0x80073cf9

Here are 5 methods of how you can fix this issue. Choose the most suitable for you!

1. Check licenses

Your licenses may not be synchronized properly, correct this situation.

Press and hold the Win button until you get to the home screen. Next, you will need to left-click or tap on the Microsoft Store feature.

Once you go to the Microsoft Store, you will need to hold down the Windows and I keys at the same time. Next, click on app updates and select Sync app licenses. As a result, you need to restart Windows 8 or Windows 10 and try again to install the application or update it.

2. Remove third-party software to deal with 0x80073cf9

To do this, on the Start screen in Windows 8 or Windows 10, find the problematic application. Right-click its application and select Uninstall Application.

Then re-select the app you uninstalled and reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

3. Add AUInstallAgent

Double-click the icon "My Computer"and open the section where Windows 8 or Windows 10 is installed. Find and double-click the "Windows" folder and check if you have another folder named "AUInstallAgent".

If you don't find it, you need to right-click in the Windows directory and create a new folder with that name.

Once you have created the folder, you need to restart your Windows 10 device and check if you still have the code 0x80073cf9 error code problem.

4. Turn off antivirus and firewall to fix code 0x80073cf9

If you have a third-party antivirus, you will need to turn it off and then check that the applications are installed correctly. If the application is installed correctly, then the problem is related to the antivirus: it blocks the application installation process.

Try disabling your firewall, it can also cause the annoying Microsoft Store error 0x80073cf9.

5. Restore OS after 0x80073cf9 occurred

To do this, press and hold the Windows and X keys and select System Control Panel. Next, select "System Restore" and follow the instructions on the screen and select a previous restore point.

This way, you can revert the system settings to the state before you received this error message.

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