What is ‘Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store’ in Windows 10/11?
If you are facing Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store in Windows 10/11 computer when you try to download something from Microsoft Store, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you are provided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store’:
‘Microsoft Store’: Microsoft Store or Windows Store is digital distribution platform operated by Microsoft. With Windows 10, Microsoft merged its other distribution platforms including Windows Marketplace, Windows Phone Store, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, Xbox Store, and a web storefront also known as Microsoft Store, into Microsoft Store. It is available for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One OS, and Xbox Series X/S OS.
However, several users reported they faced Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store on their Windows 10/11 computer when you try to download/install something from Microsoft Store. The error is appeared with message saying ‘Try that again. Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help. Consequently, the MS Store doesn’t open’. This error prevents you from downloading apps/games from Microsoft Store in your computer.
There could be several reasons behind the issue including the corrupted/outdated cache of Microsoft Store, corrupted Microsoft Store app, corruption in SoftwareDistribution folder, and other issues. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s starts the discussion.
How to fix Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store in Windows 10/11?
Method 1: Fix Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses infections in computer, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
Windows built-in Windows Store Apps troubleshooter can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Windows Store Apps’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting. Once finished, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Perform Windows Store cache reset
Resetting Windows Store cache will erase all corrupted/outdated cache Microsoft Store/Windows Store in computer in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘wsreset.exe’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘OK’ button to perform Windows Store reset operation
Step 2: Wait to finish and once finished, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Reset Windows Store using Powershell
You can also try to fix the issue by performing Windows Store reset using Powershell in computer.
Step 1: Right-click ‘Start menu’ and select ‘Windows Powershell (Admin)’ to open ‘Windows Powershell as administrator’
Step 2: Type or copy & paste the following command in powershell and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Try clearing the LocalCache folder
Another possible way to fix the issue is to clear the LocalCache folder.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘%localappdata%’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button
Step 2: Now in File Explorer, open Packages, Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe, and LocalCache folders.
Step 3: Select all items in LocalCache folder and delete them. Once done, check if it works for you.
Method 6: Reset SoftwareDistribution folder
Performing SoftwareDistribution folder reset can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute.
Net Stop bits
Net Stop wuauserv
Net Stop appidsvc
Net Stop cryptsvc
Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
Net Start bits
Net Start wuauserv
Net Start appidsvc
Net Start cryptsvc
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Change Xbox Live Settings
Some users reported changing Xbox Live settings can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open your browser and login into your Xbox Live site and hit the link next to you and open it ‘https://account.xbox.com/en-US/Settings’.
Step 2: Choose ‘Xbox One Online Safety’ tab and then in ‘Buy and Download’ option, choose ‘Only Free’ radio button. Once done, check if it works for you.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Something happened on our end in Microsoft Store in Windows 10/11 with easy ways. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
