The Store is a very complex place, and as always, where there’s complexity, sometimes unexpected things happen. There are various errors that can occur when Windows users visit the Store, such as error code 0x87af0001. Fortunately, there are various workarounds available for this error. Let’s find them out together.

How can I fix the Microsoft Store error 0x87af0001?

1. Reset the Windows Explorer task

The following solution work for 99% of the apps. Until Microsoft rolls out a patch to fix this bug, this workaround remains the best possible alternative. On the other hand, if you’re not able to resolve the problem with this solution, we have some more for you. Of course, none of the following solutions is guaranteed to resolve the problem, but there’s really nothing you can lose if you give them a try.

2. Disable Firewall or antivirus

Even though it shouldn’t be the case by default, there’s still a chance the Windows Firewall actually blocks the Store. You can check that by disabling the Firewall. Here’s how to do that:

3. Reset Windows Store

The next thing we’re going to try is a good old trick that’s basically used for resolving various Store-related issues. You guessed it, the WSReset command. This command, as its name says, will reset the Store to its ‘natural’ state, and (hopefully) wipe away any potential issues, as well as the error code 0x87af0001. Here’s how to easily reset the Microsoft Store in Windows 10:

4. Run the Store troubleshooter

If none of the previous solutions worked, let’s turn to troubleshooters. The first troubleshooter we’re going to try is Windows 10’s built-in universal troubleshooter. This troubleshooter can be used for resolving various issues, including our little Store error. Here’s how to run the Store troubleshooter in Windows 10:

5. Update Windows

Even though Microsoft doesn’t push Store updates through Windows Update quite often, there’s a chance some other feature actually interferes with it. SPONSORED As Windows updates are known for disrupting various Windows features from time to time, your best bet is to either install a new update or delete the latest one. We’re going to try updating Windows first. Just in case Microsoft releases some patching update. To update your OS, simply go to Settings > Updates & security, and check for updates.

6. Delete updates

If there’s no new update, and you suspect the previous one actually messed something up, it’s a good idea to uninstall that update. In case you’re not sure how to do that, just follow these instructions:

7. Run the SFC scan

There’s one more troubleshooting tool we can try. That troubleshooter, of course, is the SFC scan. In case you’re not familiar with this tool, the SFC scan is a universal troubleshooting tool designed for resolving various internal issues within your system. And in just might be helpful in this case, as well. Here’s how to run the SFC scan in Windows 10:

8. Reset the Software distribution folder

And finally, if none of the above-mentioned solutions worked in fixing the 0x87af0001 error, let’s try deleting the Software Distribution folder. Here’s how to do that: If you’ve come across other workarounds to fix the Windows Store error 0x87AF0001, list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.

Why is Microsoft Store so slow?

There are several possible reasons why the Microsoft Store app is so slow: too many processes running in the background, the app is actively installing the latest app updates, some files got corrupted, limited bandwidth, and more. We hope you managed to solve the error 0x87af0001 in Microsoft Store using our guide. Let us know in the comments section below what you think about this topic.

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