#Can't update/reinstall my game
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Error code 0x80070005
On the main screen, go to Settings—Update & Security—Troubleshoot—Advanced Tools—Windows Store Apps—Turn on User Account Control.
This should help.
I am on windows 11
does this interfere?
U want me to go on my system setting right? Or the Xbox app one?
System
Exactly so I don't see no update and security.... To access trouble shoot I have to go to system-- troubleshoot.. even if I go to additional trouble shoot I can't find windows Store apps
Minutes
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Error 0x80070005 in Windows 11 is related to problems accessing system files or the registry. It most often occurs due to a lack of administrator privileges or registry corruption. Here are a few steps that may help fix the problem:
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Run applications as administrator
Try running the application that is throwing the error as administrator: -
Right-click the application icon.
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Select "Run as administrator."
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System Restore via SFC and DISM
Use the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) utilities to repair corrupted system files: -
Open a Command Prompt as administrator.
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Run the sfc /scannow command to scan for and repair corrupted system files. 3. If the issue persists, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to restore the system image.
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Resetting the Microsoft Store
Sometimes resetting the Microsoft Store can fix the issue: -
Open Settings (Win+I).
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Go to Apps > Apps & Features.
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Find Store and click the three dots next to it.
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Select Advanced options and click Reset.
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Changing registry permissions
If the issue is related to registry permissions, try the following: -
Open Registry Editor (Win+R, type regedit).
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Navigate to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Store.
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Delete the Store key, if present.
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Verifying the Integrity of the App Package
Verify the integrity of installed app packages: -
Open PowerShell as administrator.
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Run the command Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}.
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Creating a New Account
Create a new local account and check if the same error occurs there: -
Open Settings (Win+I).
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Go to Accounts > Family & other users.
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Add a new user and sign in with their account.
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Restore or reinstall Windows
If none of the above methods help, consider performing a system restore or a clean reinstall of Windows.
I hope these tips help you resolve the 0x80070005 error.
Sorry, this information was for outdated Windows, try what I wrote.
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