Fix for Error 0x80073CFA when Uninstalling an App in Windows 10

0x80073CFA uninstalling apps error

When uninstalling a Store app in Windows 10, you may get the error 0x80073CFA. This happens whether you use the Apps & Features GUI or PowerShell command to remove the app. Many users have indicated that the error happens when uninstalling some game apps like Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon, Asphalt: Airborne, etc.

0x80073CFA uninstalling apps error

We couldn't uninstall app_name

The operation did not complete successfully. Try again in a bit.

The error code is 0x80073CFA, in case you need it.

However, the error 0x80073CFA is not specific to Microsoft gaming apps. It can happen for any app, for that matter.

Attempting to uninstalling the app using PowerShell’s Remove-AppxPackage would result in the same error code:

0x80073CFA uninstalling apps error powershell

Remove-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CFA, Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor.
(Exception from HRESULT: 0x80073CFA)

error 0x80070032: AppX Deployment Remove operation on package package_name from:
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\package_path failed. This app is part of Windows and
cannot be uninstalled on a per-user basis. An administrator can attempt to remove the app from the computer using Turn
Windows Features on or off. However, it may not be possible to uninstall the app.

(The above error happened when attempting to uninstall the in-box package named Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost for the sake of illustration.)

Cause

The 0x80073CFA error (“Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor.”) occurs if you try to uninstall a non-removable inbox app. Inbox apps are official Microsoft apps bundled with Windows 10 and installed during Windows 10 Setup — e.g., Photos, Calendar, Alarma, Camera, Calculator, People app, etc. Some of the inbox apps are “non-removable” and some are removable — e.g., the Photos app.

The StateRepository-Machine.srd database has a field named IsInbox against app which may be set to 1 or  0. If it’s set to 1, it’s a designated inbox app. For non-removable apps, PowerShell’s Get-AppxPackage <PackageName> command will show that the package is NonRemovable.

get-appxpackage nonremovable

If you need to trim down Windows by removing unused or unwanted apps, there is a way to forcibly remove them even though they’re marked as non-removable inbox apps. To do so, you need to first set the IsInbox value to 0 by editing the StateRepository-Machine.srd database.Read more

[Fix] Error 0x80070426 in Microsoft Store, Edge or Other Apps

windows store error 0x80070426

When you attempt to install or update an app via the Microsoft Store app, you may receive the error 0x80070426. The following is the full error message verbatim:

Something went wrong

Please try again later.

0x80070426

Windows Store

windows store error 0x80070426

In some cases, you may see a gray (sign-in) dialog with nothing visible.

store app grey dialog sign-in

Office 365 apps

In the Office 365 apps, you may see a warning symbol at the top, which when clicked, shows the following error:

Account Error

Sorry, we can't get to your acount right now. To fix this, please sign in again.

office 365 signin something went wrong 0x80070426

If you click on the Fix me button and try to sign-in to your MSA, the error 0x80070426 pops up.

office 365 sign-in warning

Mail app

The mail app may not connect to your Microsoft Hotmail or Live mail account. It would show the same error 0x80070426.

mail app error 0x80070426

Switching to MSA

Also, you won’t be able to switch to a Microsoft account (MSA) from a local account. Doing so causes the error "Oops, something went wrong"

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Error 0x800707E7 0x3000D during Windows Setup

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When you upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10 or 11 or do a repair installation, the error 0x800707E7 – 0x3000D may occur and the setup is canceled automatically. The same error may occur when installing a Feature Update (e.g., upgrading from 21H2 to 22H2). Here is the full error message:

We couldn't install Windows 10.

We've set your PC back to the way it was just before you started installing Windows 10.

0x800707E7 - 0X3000D

The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during MIGRATE_DATA operation.

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[Fix] Windows Update Error 0x8024a105 in Windows 10

windows update error 0x8024a105

When you attempt to install Windows Updates, you may see this error message:

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x8024a105)

windows update error 0x8024a105

For some users, a full reboot (restart without Fast Startup) has resolved the issue. If not, the general troubleshooting methods below ought to fix the Windows Update error 0x8024a105.Read more

Fix: File system error (-2147416359) in Windows 10/11

File system error (-2147416359)

When you try to open an image file or video in a modern (UWP) app like Groove, Photos, Movies & TV, the following error may occur:

File system error (-2147416359).

File system error (-2147416359)

The error is seen only when opening files using modern apps. The classic desktop (win32) apps are not affected by this issue. For instance, you may be able to open the same image using Windows Photo Viewer or Office Picture Manager. Likewise, the same video may open fine in VLC Player, but not in Groove, or Films & TV.

Also, nothing may happen when you launch a store app. For example, nothing happens when you attempt to launch Calculator, Calendar, Mail, Movies & TV, Photos, or any other store app for that matter.Read more

How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80073712

80073712 windows update error

When installing a cumulative update, .NET framework update, or a feature update, the error 0x80073712 occurs and stops the installation process. Here is the full error message verbatim: Some update files are missing or have problems. We’ll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712). Cause The error 0x80073712 (ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT) denotes that the … Read more

[Fix] Windows Update Error 0XC19001E1 in Windows 10

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On some systems, the error 0XC19001E1 may occur when installing a Windows 10 feature update — e.g., when upgrading from version 1903 to 2004, 2004 to 20H1, etc. The 0XC19001e1 error is one of the vaguest error messages of all the Windows Update errors.

windows 10 setup error 0x19001e1

Feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 - 0xc19001e1

The Microsoft-Windows-WindowsUpdateClient event log channel may have the following entry logged:

Log Name: System
Source: Microsoft-Windows-WindowsUpdateClient
Date: 
Event ID: 20
Task: Windows Update Agent
Level: Error
Opcode: Installation
Keyword: Installation, Failure
User: S-1-5-18
User Name: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer: Server
Description: 
Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0xC19001E1: Feature update to Windows 10, version 1903.

If you run setup using the Windows 10 Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool, you may see the following error message:

windows 10 setup error 0x19001e1

This PC can't be upgraded to Windows 10.

Your PC has hardware that isn't ready for this version of Windows 10. No action is needed. Windows Update will offer this version of Windows 10 automatically once the issue has been resolved.

Let’s see how to fix the error 0XC19001E1 when updating Windows 10.

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Error 0x80070141 Transferring Photos from iPhone to Computer

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When you transfer the photos from your iPhone or iPad to a PC or Mac, you may receive the error 0x80070141 - The device is unreachable. The error may occur regardless of whether you transfer the photos via the Import Photos wizard or when copying them manually from the DCIM folder via File Explorer.

In some cases, you receive the following error:

Something went wrong. Your files might not have been imported. Try again.

The error code 0x80070141 - The device is unreachable can usually be fixed by changing the USB port (to a USB 2.0 port, preferably). And if that doesn’t work the USB cable may need to be changed. However, for iPhone or iPad users, there is a simple media export setting that prevents the error from occurring.

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Error 0x426-0x0 “Something went wrong” starting Office Apps

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When you open an Office application like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc., the following error may appear, and the apps don’t open:

Something went wrong

We couldn't start your program. Please try starting it again.

If it won't start, try repairing Office from 'Programs and Features' in the Control Panel.

You can go online to find more help.

Error code: 0x426-0x0

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