However, even this simple process sometimes gets more difficult when users start experiencing various issues with their Windows Store. There are a lot of error codes which can pop-up when users try to open the Store or to download an app or a game. Let’s see just how to solve this one.
Error Code 0x80240024 in Windows Store
It appears that this particular error manifests itself only after the game or the app has finished downloading. When the installing process kicks in, users are presented with this error message and the app fails to install.
New errors and bugs are released with every new Windows update whereas the old ones are removed but users most definitely can’t afford to wait that long to fix this issue. Luckily, there are a couple of solutions which might just work so let’s check them out.
Solution 1: Restart Your Computer and Sign Out and Back In
This may seem like an oversimplified fix but it may prove to be successful, especially after a major Windows update. It’s also quite simple to execute which means it will only take a couple minutes to try it out and move forward to the next solution.
Solution 2: Reset the Windows Store Cache
If the Store’s cache is experiencing some issues, make sure you reset it with this simple command. Resetting the cache usually solves similar issues because they are caused when the Store is used excessively and its cache becomes larger than recommended.
Solution 3: Double-Check Your Windows Store Service
The processes and programs you run everyday such as Windows Update are handled by services. Long story short, if the service for a particular process or program is stopped, the program won’t be able to run or it will experience severe difficulties; especially if it’s a system program. Let’s check out the Windows Store Services to see if that it causing the problem. Note: You may receive the following error message when you click on Start: “Windows could not start the Windows Store Services on Local Computer. Error 1079: The account specified for this service differs from the account specified for other services running in the same process.” If this occurs, follow the instructions below to fix it.
Solution 4: Troubleshooting Windows 10 Apps
Windows definitely comes prepared when it comes to troubleshooting because the Settings app holds a place for plenty of troubleshooters for various things which can go wrong on your device. Troubleshooting Windows 10 apps can be quite useful because it can show you just where the problem is or it can even fix the problem for you automatically.
Solution 5: Disable Sideload Apps
Sideload apps is a useful option for people who won’t to test out different apps from various sources but this feature is somewhat advanced for casual users because of security. When you download an app from the Store, you know that the app passes certain tests and controls, meaning that you can use it safely. However, when you sideload apps, you never know if you are going to get infected. Also, users have reported that turning this option off solved their issue with app installing immediately.
Solution 6: Turn off the Defer Updates Option
Users have reported that turning off the Defer updates option regarding Windows Update managed to fix their issue completely. You should also know that Windows Update and Windows Store features are closely related and issues with one feature may affect the other quite easily. Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
Solution 7: Scan Your System Files For Errors
Missing or corrupt system files related to Windows Store or Windows Update are known to cause these errors and fixing them might be somewhat complicated. Luckily, SFC tool exists. System File Checker (SFC.exe) is a tool which is used to scan your storage for missing or broken system files. The tool also automatically replaces or repairs your system files in order to fix your computer from errors such as this one.
Solution 8: Make Sure Your Time, Date, and Region Settings Are Configured Correctly
You won’t be able to download updates from Microsoft if your computer’s settings are misconfigured because all the information from your computer need to match the information in Microsoft in order to download your app.
Solution 9: Wait the Problem Out
This particular error code also appears when your computer is unable to communicate with Microsoft’s servers because of a problem on their end. Sometimes their servers experience heavy traffic and users are unable to do anything regarding that issue except to wait it out. If problems with Microsoft servers are the real cause to this issue, you should wait for 24 hours since the problem will most likely be solved by then.
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