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Microsoft Store Error 0x8004e108 [Solved]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows Store (nowMicrosoft Store) error 0x8004e108 is one that occurs for some Microsoft Store users when attempting to download new apps or app updates.
The error message states: “Something went wrong. The error code is 0x8004E108, in case you need it.”
Consequently, Microsoft Store users can’t install or update Store apps. If that error message has popped up on your laptop or desktop, try some of the below fixes for it.
How can I fix the code: 0x8004e108?
1. Reset the Microsoft Store Cache
2. Open the Windows Store App Troubleshooter
The Windows Store App troubleshooter is the one to open when there’s something up with the Microsoft Store or other apps. This might automatically fix the 0x8004e108 error. You can open the Windows Store App troubleshooter as follows.
3. Edit the SoftwareDistribution Folder Title
4. Disable or Uninstall Anti-virus Software
Some Microsoft Store users have confirmed that uninstalling third-party anti-virus software fixed the 0x8004e108 error for them. First, try temporarily switching the anti-virus software off by right-clicking its system tray icon and selecting a disable option on its context menu. If disabling the anti-virus utility doesn’t resolve the issue, you can uninstall the software as follows.
5. Restore Windows to a System Restore Point
The Microsoft Store was working just fine a few months back, right? If so, rolling Windows back to a restore point might resolve the 0x8004e108 issue. That will remove any updates and third-party programs installed after a selected restore point date that might be responsible for the issue. The System Restore tool will undo the system changes. This is how you can utilize System Restore to fix error 0x8004e108.
6. Sign out of Your Microsoft Account
Some Microsoft Store users have also confirmed they’ve fixed apps not downloading by signing out of the MS Store app and then back in again. To do that, first enter ‘Microsoft Store’ in Cortana’s search box to open that app.
Those are a few resolutions that might, or might not, fix the 0x8004e108 error. Aside from those fixes, check for Windows updatessuch as KB4058043that Microsoft released to resolve Store app update issues.
Check out our article for further resolutions that might fixMicrosoft Store apps that aren’t downloading.
We hope you managed to fix the error code: 0x8004e108 in Microsoft Store using our guide. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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