How to Solve Windows Error Code 0x80072ee7?

Windows error code 0x80072ee7 also related to as the Windows store error code generally occurs after Windows upgrade. Additionally, this annoying error code is a very frequent and general error that a lot of Windows users experience. This 0x80072ee7 error code results to the sudden malfunctioning of Windows store with a message that states “The server stumbled, We all have bad days” or “Sorry! We couldn’t connect to the server”.

These error message basically appear whenever you want to utilize the Microsoft Windows store to download the Windows 10 application. Moreover, you might also perceive an error notification from the Windows store that you are not connected to the internet despite being online in a high-speed internet connection.

Thus, in case, if you encountered this error code, then it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Here, in this post, we have rounded up some easy fixes that might assist you to deal with the error 0x80072ee7 in the Windows Operating System with care.

Generic Reasons for the Occurrence of Windows Store  0x80072ee7 Error Code:

A number of factors are determined to be the cause of this annoying Windows store error code. Some of the generic and common reasons for this error 0x80072ee7 are listed below. Hence, take a look below:

  • This error code may arise because of the virus and malware infection.
  • A download of damaged Windows Defender files on the system.
  • This issue also occurs due to some flaws in a network configuration of the system.
  • Damaged Windows Registry files.
  • Faulty drivers of the Windows 10 Operating System.
  • Accidental deletion of files dependent on the Windows Defender files.
  • Incomplete installation of the Windows Defender files.  
  • This error code might arise because of the damaged Windows System files.

Now, you are aware of the generic reasons for the Windows store 0x80072ee7 error code. Thus, match the above points along with your current situation and identify the specific cause behind this annoying issue. Then, you will just need the technical hacks to exterminate this error code.

Easy Ways to Fix Windows Store 0x80072ee7 Error Code:

There are several approaches to settle this error, some of which are given below. All the troubleshooting hacks suggested here are tested and tried and can assist you to resolve this 0x80072ee7 error code within a flicker of time. Thus, without delaying too much, let’s get into the solutions directly.

Way 1: Start Windows Store Service and Change Windows Update Startup Type

This is the most fundamental step that you should try to fix this error code. Starting Windows Store service on the system and change startup type of the Windows Update is a proven useful way to eradicate the 0x80072ee7 error in the Windows Store. Hence, to do it, follow the steps below:

  1. Press the Windows logo key and the R key at the same time on the keyboard. Doing so will help you to invoke the Run dialog box.
  2. Go to the Run dialog box and write ‘services.msc’ in the box. Tap on the Ok button. Alternatively, you can also press down the Enter key on your keyboard.
  3. Now, right-click on the Microsoft Store Install Service option. Tap on the Start button.
  4. Next, you need to scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Windows update option.
  5. Navigate to the Startup type and choose the Manual option. Tap on the Apply button.
  6. Now, choose the Ok option to save the changes that you have made.
  7. At last, try to launch the Windows store again and verify if the error code has been fixed or not. If the issue still persists then, it is advised to move out to the next troubleshooting method.

Way 2: Register Windows Store Package

By registering the Windows Store package, you can easily resolve various flaws (crashing, not opening, error notifications any many more) on the Windows Store. To register the Windows store package, follow the simple steps below:

  1. On your keyboard, press down the Windows logo key and at the same time press down the S key to launch the Cortana Search bar.
  2. Now, write ‘cmd’ in the Cortana Search bar.
  3. After that, right-click on the Command Prompt icon and choose the ‘Run As Administrator’ option.
  4. Now, copy and paste the following command: PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
  5. Then, hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
  6. Now, be patient and wait for the command to run.
  7. Once it is done, close the command prompt screen.
  8. After completing all the above-mentioned steps, restart the system.

Finally, you need to try to open the Windows store again on the system and verify if the issue has been resolved or not. If the issue still continues, then check out to the next method.

Way 3: Changing the DNS Server Address

A lot of Windows users in the community forums available on Microsoft’s website declared that one of the easy and effective solutions to fix this Windows store 0x80072ee7 error code is changing the address of the DNS server. Thus, let’s try that workaround. To do so, here are the easy actions that you have to follow:

  • At first, go to the Search icon on the Taskbar panel of the Windows 10 system.
  • Now, write “Control Panel” (no quotes) in the search box and hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
  • After that, tap on the Network and Internet option in the Control Panel menu.
  • Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center.
  • Now, select the Change Adapter Settings option under the Network and Sharing Center menu. You may also get this option in the left pane menu.
  • Next, you need to find for the network you are recently utilizing, then right-click on the network.
  • Tap on the Properties option of the network from the choices.
  • You need to scroll down until you find the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  • Click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then choose Properties option.
  • Now, you need to choose the option which states, ‘Use the following DNS Server addresses.’
  • Then, enter the following values in the DNS Server address box:
  • For DNS Server – 8.8.8.8
  • For Alternate DNS Server – 8.8.4.4
  • After completing all the above-mentioned steps, tap on the save option to save the changes that you have made.
  • At last, restart the system for good measure.

Finally, you need to check the system to see that the error code is resolved or not. In case, if the error code still persists and averting you to use the Windows Store. Then, you should follow the below ways.

Way 4: Run the System File Checker

This is the most effective and easiest ways of eliminating technical errors in the Windows Operating System. To run the System File Checker, follow the below steps:

  1. On your keyboard, press down the Windows logo key and at the same time press down the S key to launch the Cortana Search bar.
  2. Now, write ‘cmd’ in the Cortana Search bar.
  3. After that, right-click on the Command Prompt icon and choose the ‘Run As Administrator’ option.
  4. Next, write the ‘sfc/scannow’ command in the  Command Prompt. Press down the Enter key on the keyboard.
  5. Now, the System File Checker tool will start the scanning process for technical errors and damaged files in the system.
  6. The scanning process may take some time to complete. Therefore, you may need to wait until the entire scanning process is completed.
  7. After completing the scanning process, restart the system.
  8. Lastly, verify the system to see whether the issue has resolved. In case, if the error still persists, then move out to the below fixes.

Way 5: Run the DISM (Deployment Image & Servicing Management) Tool

Sometimes this frustrating Windows Store error 0x80072ee7 occurs due to the misconfiguration and corruption on the system. In such a case, you need to run the DISM tool to verify and resolve the glitch. To do so:

  1. Press down the Windows logo key and S key on the keyboard at the same time to launch the Cortana Search bar.
  2. Now, write ‘cmd’ in the Cortana Search bar.
  3. After that, right-click on the Command Prompt icon and choose the ‘Run As Administrator’ option.
  4. Now, write the following command in the Command Prompt: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  5. This process may take some time to finish. Therefore, you need to wait until the entire process completes.
  6. After that, write ‘sfc/scannow’ and press down the Enter key.  
  7. After completing all the above-mentioned steps, restart the system.
  8. Verify the system to see that the issue resolved or not and whether the Windows store works correctly this time.

Way 6: Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-Place Upgrade

A lot of Windows Operating System users have proclaimed that executing a repair install of Windows 10 OS with an In-place upgrade has helped to fix any issue occurring in Windows store. With In-Place upgrade, you can perform a repair install of Windows 10 Operating System. To do the repair with In-Place upgrade, you need to follow the steps below:

  1. At first, you need to mount iso, if you are utilizing iso image as an installation media. After that, explore the iso image and find for setup.exe.
  2. In case, if you have a CD, then you can easily browse it and run setup.exe to begin the Windows 10 OS setup.
  3. After that, if the UAC prompt shows up then, tap on the Yes button.
  4. Now, the Windows setup will start preparing.
  5. Choose the “Download and install Updates” option on the next screen.
  6. Tap on the Next button.
  7. Now, the Windows 10 OS setup will be soon getting active.
  8. Next, hit the Accept button on the License Terms and Conditions.
  9. Windows setup will then verify and install the available updates on the system.
  10. When completed, tap on the Install button.
  11. After that, choose “Keep personal files and apps” and hit the Next option.
  12. Now, the setup will begin repair install of Windows 10 Operating system.
  13. Tap on the Next button whenever complete.
  14. Next, utilize the Express Settings and complete the entire installation. After that, sign in to Windows 10 Operating System.
  15. After completing all the above-described steps, restart the system for good measure.
  16. Now, verify if the Windows 10 repair has resolved the Windows store error code 0x80072ee7. 

Wrapping Up

That’s it! Note all the easy ways and troubleshooting tricks shared in this post. Make sure that you implement them well in the correct order. Additionally, this article assists non-tech-savvy persons. Thus, you do not require any extra technical knowledge or ideas to perform the above-described troubleshooting ways. Try to perform the troubleshooting hacks and see which one is giving you the ultimate troubleshooting solution in no time. Further, you can also drop a comment below and share your experience.

Maria Colombo
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