Moreover, if the Mircosoft server is down or not responding, you will probably encounter this error. In this case, you need to wait till the Microsoft server gets stable. While waiting, it is recommended to try fixing this error as it can be from your side. Before we start applying the troubleshooting methods, make sure to restart your computer. Restarting the computer restarts the background services, including the Microsoft services, and can fix the bugs that could possibly cause this error.
1. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
The first solution that you should definitely start with is running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Windows have built-in troubleshooters for each component that is required in Windows, such as Windows update, Network adapters, and Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Troubleshooters allow users to fix the problems automatically as they apply the fixes that are possible to execute automatically, such as restarting the services, enabling the driver, and checking for the registry files. Therefore we also recommend starting troubleshooting by running the Windows Store apps troubleshooter. For that, follow the steps:
2. Change your Region
If you have an incorrect region selected, it can also lead o this error. In this case, you can try changing the region if you are using an incorrect one. For that, simply follow the steps:
3. Reset the Microsoft Store
Resetting the Microsoft Store is a way to clear the cache files. Cache files are the temporary data that the application creates to boost the loading time in order to increase the User Experience (UX). So when the cache files get corrupted, the application behaves unexpectedly. Therefore, if there is a problem with the Microsoft Store cache, try resetting it by simply executing the simple command in the Run Window.
4. Check the Date and Time
Having an incorrect date and time on your Windows could also lead to this error message when trying to sign in to the Microsoft account. Therefore, make sure you have the correct date and time, and time zone set on your system. To do so, follow the steps:
5. Use the Google DNS server
The Microsoft error codes are usually fixed by changing the DNS server. A DNS server is required by the applications and the web browsers to connect the users to the server with the IP address. DNS, or Domain Name System, is used to translate human-readable names into IP addresses. Moreover, having a slow DNS can cause various errors. Therefore, we recommend using Google DNS as it is fast, secure, and reliable. To use the Google DNS server, follow the steps:
5. Reinstall the Microsoft Store using the Powershell
If you still cannot log in to your Microsoft Store due to this error message. In this case, you should try reinstalling the Microsoft Store using Windows PowerShell. Since none of the above methods worked for you, the only solution we can try is to reinstall the Microsoft Store. To do so, follow the steps: It is possible that the error might not be fixed after trying all the listed solutions. In this case, we recommend waiting for some time because there is a possibility that the Microsoft server is not responding, leading to this error message. While waiting, you can also try more solutions by visiting the article on Microsoft Store Not Working.
