Microsoft Store Error Code: 0x80131500

Anonymous
2019-02-06T05:46:07+00:00

When I try to access the Microsoft Store I get Error Code: 0x80131500     CV: 0H5MOZaq8Uye8k8W

I've tried wsreset.exe- no success

I've tried https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027498/microsoft-store-fix-problems-with-apps - no success

I've tried to reset my region, language, and speech - no success

I've deleted the contents of the download directory and the datastore directory in c:\windows\softwaredistribution - no success

Ideas?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store

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Anonymous
2019-04-18T17:51:49+00:00

Before you go through all of the Ultra-Geeky hassle (and possibly dangerous) methods above, try checking your Internet Security settings as outlined below:

Possible Fix:

Search for "Internet Options"

Open the App

Select the "Advanced" Tab

Scroll to the Bottom of the List where you can see "Use SSL/TLS"

UN-Select SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 and 1.1

SELECT TLS 1.2 and (If Available) TLS 1.3

Click "Apply"

Click "OK"

Reboot Computer

YMMV

Good Luck!

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2019-02-06T06:13:52+00:00

Hi,
I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Please try the connection related troubleshooting steps here:

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2018/08/resolv...

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-01-11T06:16:03+00:00

    Did you try checking your Internet Options SSL/TLS settings as outlined earlier in this forum?

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-01-11T06:14:43+00:00

    I don't think your age has anything to do with Microsoft's buggy updates as I'm 74 and Microsoft is just as obtuse about user problems as they were in 1995.

    Sorry my fix did not work for you. You may have to try the instructions for resetting your store app. The instructions are posted earlier in this this forum.

    Good Luck!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-01-11T02:09:20+00:00

    The same code appear in my new HP Laptop.

    Did you resolve the issue / error

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