How to fix 0x87AF000B in the Microsoft Store on Windows 10?

0x87AF000B is one of the many errors Windows 10 users encounter when using the Microsoft Store. It occurs, as a rule, during the download of an application. Interestingly, the first appearance of the error was noticed back in 2016, but it still continues to show its ugly face even on the latest builds of Windows 10.

Facing error 0x87AF000B on your system? In today’s article, we will see with you how you can get rid of this error and safely continue using the Microsoft Store.

Solution for error 0x87AF000B

Solution # 1 Run the troubleshooter

So, to get started, you definitely need to resort to the services of a troubleshooter. You do not need to download anything – this is a system tool. Press Windows + I on your keyboard to open Windows 10 settings.

Next, go to the “Update and Security” section. On the left side of the window, go to the “Troubleshooting” subsection. You will see a rich list with many options – find the line “Applications from the Windows Store” and click on it LMB. Now click on the Run the troubleshooter button that appears slightly below.

All you need to do next is follow the instructions on the screen from the troubleshooter. Once you’re done using the tool, restart your computer and open the Microsoft Store. Error 0x87AF000B could be fixed.

Solution # 2 Reset the Microsoft Store cache

Perhaps the whole problem lies in the cache of the Microsoft Store app. In this case, you need to get rid of this cache and see how the situation changes. To do this, press the Windows + R combination on the keyboard.

In the window that opens, write down the value wsreset.exe and press Enter. After a while, a window of the Microsoft Store application will open in front of you, which will be a signal that the cache has been successfully reset. Try downloading the desired application again and see if the error 0x87AF000B has been fixed.

Solution # 3 Reinstall Microsoft Store

Nothing helped? Let’s then try with you to do the reinstallation of the Microsoft Store. In quite a few situations, this is the solution that helps. So, press on your Windows keyboard + R to open the Run component.

Write a value on an empty line PowerShell and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. After opening the Powershell window, write the command in it Get-Appxpackage –Allusers and press Enter. Find in the provided list Microsoft.Windows Store and copy the value from the line PackageFullName…

Now write the command in Powershell Add-AppxPackage -register “C: Program Files WindowsApps ” –DisableDevelopmentMode and press Enter. Of course, you need to replace with the previously copied value.

Restart your computer and try to install some app in the Microsoft Store. This time, there should be no error 0x87AF000B.