Users have reported a 0x80072EFD Microsoft Store error on support forums that can arise in Windows 11 or 10.

When this error pops up, users can’t utilize the Microsoft Store.

The 0x80072EFD error is often a connection-related one.

Microsoft Store on Windows 11 Tablet

However, it occurs even when users can surf the web in their browsers.

That troubleshooting tool might detect issues and give you a fix.

So, consider running that troubleshooter if the Windows Store Apps option doesn’t help.

The troubleshooter list in Settings

Click theTroubleshoottab andAdditional troubleshootersoption to access them from there.

Then press theRun this troubleshooterbuttons for Windows Store Apps or Internet Connections.

Refresh the SoftwareDistribution Folder

SoftwareDistribution is a folder for temporarily storing Windows update files.

The Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

Sometimes refreshing that folder by renaming it can resolve error0x80072EFD.

Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder like this:

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Reset the Microsoft Store’s Cache

Microsoft store has a cache in which data accumulates.

The rename SoftwareDistribution.old folder

Resetting or clearing that cache’s data is a reliable solution to various Microsoft Store issues.

So, we recommend users try doing that when troubleshooting the 0x80072EFD error.

That’s because a proxy server generated a Microsoft Store connection issue on those users' PCs.

The rename catroot2 command

Users have confirmed they’ve fixed error 0x80072EF by adjusting time prefs on their PCs.

The Microsoft Store’s time tracking needs to sync with the PC’s set regional time.

Press theChangebutton for theSet the date and time manuallyoption.

The Reset button

Enable TLS Protocols

TLS is an encryption protocol that ensures your data privacy online.

It’s widely used and is essential for security when your box communicates with internet servers.

Reregister Microsoft Store

you’re free to’t reinstall Microsoft Store like other apps.

The LAN settings button

However, reregistering it with PowerShell is similar to reinstalling.

If other potential solutions don’t fix the 0x80072EFD error, reregistering MS Store is worth a try.

This is how you’re able to register that app:

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The Use a proxy server for your LAN checkbox

Reset Your internet

Resetting internet parameters in Windows is another 0x80072EFD error fix that’s worked for some users.

However, many Microsoft Store users have fixed the 0x80072EFD error with the solutions in this guide.

So, maybe one of those potential fixes will also work on your PC.

The Date & time navigation option

The Set the time zone automatically option

The Sync now button

The Advanced tab in Internet Properties

The reregister MS Store command

The Reset now button for networks