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How do I fix a Teams error code 80080300?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The teams error code 80080300 is a general error code that can mean a few different things. One possibility is that there is a problem with the way the team is set up in the first place. Another possibility is that there is a problem with the way the team is communicating with each other. Lastly, it could also be that there is a problem with the way the team is working together. In any case, it is important to figure out what is causing the error code so that it can be fixed.

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1. Restart your computer

  1. To restart your computer, you will need to turn it off and on again.
  2. After turning it off, press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds to restart it.
  3. If the computer still does not start, you can try to remove the power cord and plug it back in again.
  4. If that still does not work, you can try to remove the hard drive and replace it.
  5. If none of these options work, you can try to reinstall Windows.

2. Run Windows Update and install all updates

To run Windows Update and install all updates in order to fix teams error code 80080300, follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows Update on your computer.
  2. In the left-hand column, click on the Updates category.
  3. In the right-hand column, select the specific updates you want to install.
  4. Click on the Install button.
  5. When the updates are installed, click on the OK button.
  6. Restart your computer.
  7. If the update installation was successful, you will now see a message stating that the updates were installed.

3. Try running the Teams app as an administrator

  1. Launch the Teams app on your device.
  2. Tap on the three lines in the top left corner of the app.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Under General, tap on Accessibility.
  5. Under Team Accessibility, tap on Run as administrator.
  6. If the Teams app asks for your PIN or password, enter it.
  7. If the Teams app asks you to confirm that you want to run as administrator, tap on OK.
  8. If the Teams app asks you to acknowledge the warning message, tap on OK.
  9. The Teams app will now launch with administrator privileges.
  10. Tap on a team in the list to open its settings.
  11. Tap on the Privacy tab.
  12. If the team is private, you will be prompted to enter your PIN or password.
  13. If the team is not private, you will be able to see all of its members.
  14. Tap on the member you want to edit.
  15. Under General, tap on Accessibility.
  16. Under Team Accessibility, tap on Make team private.
  17. Tap on OK to save your changes.

4. Check your firewall settings and make sure the Teams app is allowed through

  1. Open the Windows Firewall.
  2. In the left pane, click on the Advanced tab.
  3. In the right pane, under 'Inbound Rules,' click on the Add Rule button.
  4. In the 'Name' field, type 'Teams App.'
  5. In the 'Action' field, click on the 'Allow' button.
  6. In the 'Protocols' field, select 'TCP and UDP.'
  7. Under 'Advanced settings,' click on the 'OK' button.
  8. Click on the 'Apply' button to save the rule.
  9. Close the Windows Firewall.
  10. Restart your computer.
  11. Open the Teams App.
  12. If the Teams App is now allowed through the firewall, you will see a message that states 'The Teams App is now allowed through the firewall.'
  13. If the Teams App is not allowed through the firewall, you will see a message that states 'The Teams App cannot be accessed because it is not allowed through the firewall.'
  14. To fix the teams error code 80080300, you will need to follow the steps outlined in the 'Fix teams error code 80080300' section below.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Disable any anti-virus software you have running and then try again
  2. Delete the Teams app and reinstall it
  3. Contact Microsoft support