In some cases, it has been reported that users face this issue either after receiving a Windows update or when their machine is new. Either way, the underlying issue might lie on the service end or how your network settings are configured.
1. Cancel Existing Downloads and Retry Installation
At times, there may be temporary server issues, either at Microsoft’s end or internet issues at your end. There is also a chance that these network issues may have corrupted certain downloads. To eliminate this possibility, try cancelling and restarting existing downloads.
2. Check Microsoft Server Status
If there is an increased workload on the Microsoft servers or if there’s a spike in concurrent usage, the server would normally be down. This could lead to the 0xc0EA000A error of installing apps, alongside the 0x803F7003 error as well, which indicates that the servers are overloaded. All of this would normally prevent the user from accessing or downloading data from the Store. In such a scenario, it is recommended that you verify if the service is down. You can do this by checking the Microsoft Store status on Downdetector or visiting Microsoft’s service status page. If the service is down, wait for some hours before trying to download the specified app again. You can alternatively check if there’s a native Windows installer available on the app’s website.
3. Use a Different Microsoft Account
Your account may have some issues specific to itself. Maybe there is an issue with the payment methods, or there are certain license restrictions preventing you from downloading certain apps or features. Using a different account may potentially bypass these restrictions.
4. Reset Microsoft Store Cache
In some instances, the Microsoft Store cache may become corrupted, which is why apps may fail to download on your device. Try cleaning the Microsoft Store cache, and see if the issue persists.
5. Reinstall Microsoft Store
There is a possibility that the Store on your PC has corrupted files, which is preventing the service from downloading apps on your system. While troubleshooting, you are advised to re-register the Microsoft Store via the built-in Terminal.
