If you’re getting the 0x800c0006 error on Windows 10, it’s usually because of a problem with the Windows Update process. Here’s how to fix it.
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How to Fix Error 0x800c0006 on Windows 10?
What is Error 0x800c0006?
Error 0x800c0006 is a Windows 10 error that can occur when trying to install or update apps from the Windows Store. The error message typically reads, “Something went wrong. We’re not sure what happened, but we’re unable to install or update your apps. Please try again later.”
There are a few potential causes for this error, including a problem with the Windows Store itself, a corrupt or incomplete download, or a problem with the app you’re trying to install or update.
Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to fix error 0x800c0006 and get your apps downloading and installing again:
1. Check the Windows Store status
The first thing to do is check the status of the Windows Store. If it’s down or not working properly, that could be the cause of your problems.
You can check the current status of the Windows Store at the Microsoft Services page. If the Store is listed as “Limited,” that means there’s a problem with the Store that Microsoft is aware of and working to fix.
2. Restart your PC
If the Windows Store is up and running but you’re still seeing error 0x800c0006, try restarting your PC. This can resolve temporary problems with the Store or with your account that might be causing the error.
3. Clear the Store cache
If restarting your PC doesn’t fix the problem, the next step is to clear the Store cache. This will force the Store to download a fresh copy of its data, which can resolve many common problems.
To clear the Store cache, open the Settings app and go to System > Apps & features. Scroll down to the “Microsoft Store” entry and click it. On the next page, click the “Advanced options” link.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Reset” button under the “Reset” section. Click the “Reset” button again to confirm and the Store will begin the process of clearing its cache.
4. Re-register the Store
If clearing the Store cache doesn’t fix the problem, you can try re-registering the Store. This is similar to resetting the Store, but it goes a bit further and can fix more serious problems.
To re-register the Store, open the PowerShell app as administrator. To do this, search for PowerShell in the Start menu, right-click the PowerShell shortcut, and select “Run as administrator.”
In PowerShell, enter the following command and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
This command will take a few minutes to run. When it’s done, restart your PC and try opening the Store again.
5. Check for a problem with the app
If you’re trying to install or update a specific app and you’re seeing error 0x800c0006, there might be a problem with the app itself.
First, try uninstalling the app. To do this, open the Settings app and go to System > Apps & features. Find the app you’re trying to uninstall in the list and click it. On the next page, click the “Uninstall” button.
After the app has been uninstalled, try installing it again from the Store. If you’re still having trouble, you can try downloading the app again from the Store. To do this, find the app in the Store and click the “Download” button.
If you’re still having trouble after trying all of these steps, you can contact Microsoft support for more help.
How to Fix Error 0x800c0006
Assuming that you are encountering the issue while trying to install or update Windows 10, the error 0x800c0006 can be caused by a corrupted Windows update or installation file. In some cases, the error might also be caused by a third-party security software that is blocking the installation or update process.
To fix the error, you can try using the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool. This tool is designed to help fix common issues that can cause problems with installing updates.
If that doesn’t work, you can try resetting the Windows Update Components. This will delete the temporary update files that can sometimes become corrupted and cause problems. To do this, you need to:
Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, and the Windows Update Services
Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder
Restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, and the Windows Update Services
If you are still having issues, you can try manually downloading and installing the updates. To do this, you need to:
Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website
Search for the updates you need
Download the updates
Install the updates
If you are still having issues after trying all of the above, you can contact Microsoft support for further assistance.
Conclusion
If you’re seeing the 0x800c0006 error code on your Windows 10 computer, it means that there’s a problem with your system’s registry. The best way to fix this error is to use a registry cleaner program to scan through your system and fix any of the problems that it finds. We recommend using the Registry Easy program, which you can download for free from our website. Once you’ve installed and run the program, simply click on the “Scan” button and it will start scanning your system for registry problems. When it’s finished, it will show you a list of the problems it found and you can then click on the “Fix” button to fix them all.
Further Reading
If you’re still seeing the 0x800c0006 error after following the steps above, it’s likely that the issue is caused by a corruption in your Windows 10 operating system. To fix this, you can try using the System File Checker tool to scan for and repair any corrupted system files.
To do this, open the Command Prompt as administrator and type the following command:
sfc /scannow
Once the scan is complete, restart your computer and try opening the Store app again. If the issue persists, you can try resetting your Windows 10 system to factory settings. Be sure to backup your files first, as this will delete all your personal data.
