Recently, it has been reported that some users encountered the Error Code 080073DOD prompt while trying to download an app from the Microsoft Store. The same issue causes frustration for the sufferers as they are unable to download the desired app to complete the related tasks in the system. Anyway, in our analysis, this is not a complicated problem, and you can solve it easily.
There might be different causes for the same issue but reaching out with the right solution is a great move. However, in this article, we have gathered a few solutions to overcome your issue quickly and enable you to download the needed app smoothly. Then let’s have a look.
Fix 1: Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
The first try to resolve the Microsoft Store Error Code 080073DOD is running the Windows Store troubleshooter. To do so,
- Firstly, open the Settings menu and choose the Update & Security option from the home screen.
- Then click on the Troubleshoot option and choose the Additional troubleshooters link from the same screen.
- Now scroll down and click on the Run the troubleshooter option beside the Windows Store Apps. Once done, restart the system and download the apps.
In Windows 11,
- Open Settings app->System->Troubleshoot->Other troubleshooters->Windows Store Apps->click on the Run button.
- Once done, restart the system and download your desired apps.
Fix 2: Disable Windows Firewall Temporarily
Sometimes simply disabling the Windows Firewall will help you to resolve the Microsoft Store Error Code 080073DOD, and you will be able to download apps smoothly. To do so,
- Firstly type “Windows security” in your search box and open the Firewall & network protection from system search.
- Then click on the Private Network and turn off the toggle beside the Microsoft Defender Firewall option.
- Once done, restart the system and download any apps from MS Store.
Fix 3: Clear Cache
At times clearing the Microsoft Store cache memory will allow you to download apps from your Windows Store without any issue. To do so,
- Firstly, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and press the OK button.
- Then clear the Windows Store cache from the newly opened screen.
- Once done, Microsoft Store windows open automatically, and you can download any apps smoothly.
Fix 4: Reset/Repair Microsoft Store
In most cases resetting the Microsoft Store will help you to get rid of the Error Code 080073DOD as quickly as possible. To do so,
- Firstly, open the Settings window and click on the Apps option.
- Then find and double-click on the Microsoft Store and choose the Advanced options.
- Now scroll down and click on the Repair button under the Reset section and click on the Reset button.
- Once done, restart your system and try again to download any app from Store.
Fix 5: Run SFC Scan
Another solution to tackle the Microsoft Store Error Code 080073DOD is running the System File Checker tool. To do so,
- Firstly, open Command Prompt screen by typing “cmd” in the search box.
- Then type or paste the following command and press the Enter button.
Sfc /scannow
- When done, you can type or paste the below-given commands as well and press Enter button to restore corrupted files,
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- All the commands are executed; open Microsoft Store and download any apps.
Fix 6: Reinstall Microsoft Store through PowerShell
If none of the above solutions does help you, then you need to reinstall Windows Store from PowerShell. To do so,
- Firstly, type “PowerShell” in your search box and open the PowerShell Command screen with admin assess.
- In the text screen, type the following command and press Enter,
Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage&nbs 
- Once the process gets completed, restart the system and launch the PowerShell screen again by following the above steps and typing the below-given command.
Get-AppXPackage *WindowsStore* -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
- This command will reinstall Microsoft Store on your system, then you can download any apps.
These are all about the Microsoft Store Error Code 080073DOD on Windows 10/11 and its fixes. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this article, you can leave a comment in the comment box below.