How to Resolve 0x80073D21 Error on Windows 11

Step 1: Change the Installation Location

This error usually occurs if the games or apps are attempting to install outside the system drive. To resolve this:

1. Launch the Settings app by pressing Win + I.

2. Navigate to the System tab and select Storage.

3. Scroll down to Advanced storage settings and click on Where new content is saved.

4. Under New apps will save to, choose your system drive from the dropdown menu.

5. Restart your computer and retry the installation process.

Pro Tip: Ensure your system drive has enough storage space to accommodate new installations.

Step 2: Clear Microsoft Store Cache

A corrupted cache can lead to various issues, including this error code. Follow these steps to reset:

• Open the Windows Search bar using Windows + S.
• Type WSReset.exe and find the command in the search results.
• Right-click the WSReset.exe and select Run as administrator.
• Allow WSReset to clear all cache data related to the Store application.
• After completion, attempt to install the desired app again.

Step 3: Repair or Reinstall Microsoft Store

If the above steps don’t resolve the issue, you might need to repair or reinstall the Microsoft Store:

To repair:

1. Open Settings with Win + I.
2. Select Apps, then Installed apps.
3. Find Microsoft Store, click the three dots, and choose Advanced options.
4. Hit the Repair button under the Reset section.

If repairing doesn’t fix the problem, consider reinstalling:

1. Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator from the search bar.
2. Run the command: Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage
3. Then reinstall with: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft. WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
4. Restart your PC and check for improvements.

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