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After upgrading to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, many users reported receiving a 0x8000ffff error while attempting to purchase or download applications from the Windows store. The error 0x8000fff indicates that your computer is failing to communicate properly with the update / Windows Store servers. There are many causes for this, but the most common reason is a problem with Microsoft App servers; For example, when they are down or the load on the server is high, the majority of the users have solved the problem BUT if you have already been waiting for several days, you can perform the steps / methods listed in this guide to fix to the problem. problem because it can also be caused by a configuration / corruption of your system.

What Causes the Windows 10 Error 0x8000ffff ?

1. Viruses, Trojans, and malware infections
2. Corrupted system files
3. Incorrectly loaded drivers
4. Faulty software or programs
5. Windows Update errors

How to Fix Windows 10 Error 0x8000ffff ?

Method 1: Do a Virus Scan on Windows 10

Windows 10 often annoys you with various errors, like INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE error, system restore error 0x8000ffff, 0x0000003B System_Service_Exception error, etc. Some Windows 10 error may be caused by virus or malware, so follow the steps below to check if your computer is infected with virus.

1. Launch your anti-virus programs to do a thorough virus scan on your computer.
2. If you get virus notice, follow the instruction on screen to remove the virus.
3. If there’s no virus or malware, end all the currently running programs and restart the PC.

After the scan, see if the error 0x8000ffff still persists.

Method 2: Change to Administrator Account

You can also try to log on to Windows 10 by using the Administrator account to see if this works to resolve the 0x8000ffff error because when you perform a system restore by using other accounts, the system files might not be able to work properly. not be replaced. Then go to the administrator account:

1. Click on the Start menu and then click on the user picture.
2. Select Sign out from the pop-up menu.
3. Switch to the Administrator account and log in Windows 10 again.

If this does not work, continue the reading.

Method 3: Perform a Windows 10 Clean Boot

Bad starts, programs, or services can also generate the 0x8000ffff error of Windows 10, but a clean boot helps to fix the problem. A clean boot means that you enter Windows with only a limited number of startups or services, which will help you identify these troublemakers from startups.

It will take you a few minutes to a few hours to perform a clean boot and fix the error. For details on the steps, see How to use Windows 10 with a clean boot to fix PC errors.

Method 4: Run System File Checker and Fix Error 0x8000ffff

This is similar to Method 3 but this is done by Windows 10 itself The System File Checker is an integrated tool that you can use to scan and repair corrupted system files related to 0x8000ffff. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + X to launch the Jump List, and then select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type command line sfc /scannow into the dialog box.
3. Hit the key Enter.

Windows may take a long time to scan corrupt system files, including those related to error 0x8000ffff. Then follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem.

Method 5: Modify the Registry and Fix the Error

The 0x8000ffff error is also caused by corruption in the registry. If you are experienced on a computer, modifying the registry is a good idea to fix the 0x8000ffff error under Windows 10.

1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + R to launch Run, and then type into regedit and press the Enter.
2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key (if available):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\NextQueueEntryIndex

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\PendingXmlIdentifier

3.Right-click AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving, NextQueueEntryIndex and PendingXmlIdentifier one by one in the details pane and select Delete to clean them up.

Restart the PC to see if this fixes the problem successfully.

Method 6: Reset Windows Store Cache

If the error code 0x8000ffff still exists after trying the above methods, you can also try to reset the Windows Store cache. Some users have indicated that it works. The steps are so simple. You just have to use the Windows Win + R shortcut keys to launch Run, then type in wsreset.exe and press the Enter button. If nothing has changed yet, follow the steps below to disable the proxy.

1. Press Windows + R to launch Run, type inetcpl.cpl into the box and press Enter.
2. Locate Connections tab and select LAN settings.
3. Uncheck “Use a proxy server for your LAN” and click OK.
4. Then click Apply and OK.