When the error code 0x80072ee7 appears on Windows 10, it prevents your access to the Windows store even if you have a stable internet connection. Indeed, this error has some easy fixes, and in this article, you will get to know about those handy solutions.
Network Connection Settings
If the DNS server settings are saved incorrectly on your system, it can lead to error code 0x80072ee7 when you try to perform windows update; you can modify the static IP to DNS Server settings and alter some settings to resolve the error
- Open–Open Network & Sharing Center–Wifi
- Network & sharing center—Click on the connected internet.
- Properties–Protocol IPV4–Change DNS Settings.
- Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
- Alternated DNS Server: 8.8.4.4
- Now, save the changes and verify the process once again, then restart your system to see if the error code is fixed.
Check if Windows System Files are corrupted
Normally, when you are not able to access windows store or windows applications update, some corrupted files are responsible for the cause. They can be found and resolved easily can
It would be best if you ran windows insider troubleshooter. Here are steps to run the troubleshooter. The tool will start scanning windows system files and when found will repair them
- Press – Windows + X–Windows PowerShell(admin)
- Enter – SFC /scannow
- It will start troubleshooting the windows system files and once any corrupted file is detected, the file will be listed and will be repaired automatically
Run the command as given below
- PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}” .
- Windows will be re-registered using the above command, and instant repair will be carried out. It will eventually resolve the error code 0x80072ee7, and you can easily access Windows store/applications without any issues
Perform registry repair
- Well, performing repair needs more attention. So, carry out the steps mentioned below and follow the commands to register the windows settings again from its previously installed place
- Press – Windows + X–Open windows PowerShell(admin).