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How to fix error 0x80073CF6 in Windows 10?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

0x80073cf6 is a Windows 10 error code that indicates that a file needed by Windows 10 cannot be found. This can be due to a number of reasons, including a corrupt or missing file, a bad registry entry, or a virus.

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1. Restart your computer and try again

  1. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel.
  2. On the Control Panel window, under System and Security, click Restart.
  3. On the Restart Options window, select Troubleshoot.
  4. On the Troubleshoot window, select Advanced options.
  5. On the Advanced options window, select Startup Settings.
  6. On the Startup Settings window, select Restart.
  7. On the Restart Options window, select Troubleshoot.
  8. On the Troubleshoot window, select Advanced options.
  9. On the Advanced options window, select Startup Settings.
  10. On the Startup Settings window, select Restart.

2. Check for updates and install any that are available

  1. Open the Start Menu and search for "Windows Update".
  2. If Windows Update is not already open, click on the icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of the windows screen.
  3. When Windows Update opens, click on the "Check for updates" button.
  4. If any updates are available, they will be displayed on the screen.
  5. To install the updates, click on the "Install updates" button.
  6. Windows will then start the installation process.
  7. Once the updates are installed, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
  8. When your computer has restarted, you will be updated with the latest updates.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

  1. Run the Windows Store app troubleshooter.
  2. Reset the Windows Store cache.
  3. Re-register the Windows Store.
  4. Run the System File Checker tool.
  5. Run the DISM tool.
  6. Create a new user account and try again.