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0x80073cfa Error Code: What is it & How to Fix it
Using Windows Powershell can help you fix the 0x80073CFA error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users complain of seeing theMicrosoft error code0x80073CFA,as they try to uninstall a Windows app or game.
The error message reads,Uninstallation Error 0x80073CFA, Removal failed, which can also appear when trying to delete an Xbox game.
Why do I see the error code 0x80073CFA?
Some of the common reasons that may trigger the error code 0x80073CFA while uninstalling an app/game include:
Fortunately, we have some proven methods that can help you fix the 0x80073cfa error that shows up when trying to uninstall a game or an app.
How do I fix error code 0x80073CFA?
Before you start with the main troubleshooting methods below, you may want to run a few checks:
If the above steps fail to fix the issue, here we have listed some of the workarounds that have been proven to resolve the 0x80073CFA error.
1. Uninstall the app or game via PowerShell
The app should be successfully removed from your PC, and you should now be able to uninstall app/game without the error.
IfWindows Powershell is not working or opening, we recommend some effective solutions to fix the issue.
2. Perform a clean boot to uninstall the game/app
Once your PC enters the clean reboot state, you should be able to uninstall the Xbox Game Pass app or the game.
This method is also applicable if you see the error code 0x80073cfa on Xbox when you try touninstall a game from the Gamepasson your PC or the Gamepass app itself.
According to Xbox users, can also power cycle the device, remove the profile, or reset the console to fix the 0x80073CFA error, and then try to uninstall the games.
3. Repair Install Windows using Installation Media
Once done, it will start diagnosing the device and fix any issues related to the 0x80073CFA error.
Besides, you can also follow the instructions in our detailed guide toreset the Windows store cacheand fix the issue.
Alternatively, you can create a new orchange the administrator account, which could help you uninstall the apps quickly.
If you still encounter the 0x80073cfa error as you try to uninstall a game or an app, you canrepair and restore the corrupted system filesusing the SFC and the DISM tools.
At the same time, you canrepair or reset the problematic app as explained in this post, or use athird-party app to uninstall the app or game.
However, if none of the above methods work, you can reinstall Microsoft Store, perform a factory reset of your Windows 11 PC, or perform a repair upgrade of your PC using this method (also applicable for Windows 11).
More about the topics:Uninstall issues and guides,Windows 11,xbox
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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