But things are not always that simple with Microsoft. If you are reading this guide, then you probably got the Error 0x80070003 while updating/installing your apps. Usually you get this error if the app your trying to update is corrupt in some way. This error is also common when upgrading Windows to Windows 10 but the instructions in this guide are only targeted at addressing the apps issue, not the upgrade. If you are here looking for a solution to address upgrade issue, then you can search for the error in the search box above to get relevant articles related to it.
Reinstall Windows 10 Apps
If the app is corrupt in some way, it will fail to update while giving you the above mentioned error. Reinstalling apps will refresh them, replacing old files of apps with new ones. Click the Start button and type apps, and choose “Apps & Features” from the list of results.
Under Type an app name, type the name of app in question, and choose Uninstall. After the app has been uninstalled, reinstall it from the Windows Store or by searching it from the Start Menu. If the Uninstall option is greyed out, then the app is a windows built in app and will need to be uninstalled using Powershell.
To launch Powershell, click Start and type Powershell, right click Powershell and choose Run As Administrator.
After you’ve uninstall the App, type the following command in Powershell and it will reinstall all the built-in apps that you uninstalled. Uninstall 3D Builder: Get-AppxPackage 3dbuilder | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Alarms and Clock: Get-AppxPackage windowsalarms | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Calculator: Get-AppxPackage windowscalculator | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Calendar and Mail: Get-AppxPackage windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Camera: Get-AppxPackage windowscamera | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Contact Support: This app can’t be removed. Uninstall Cortana: This app can’t be removed. Uninstall Get Office: Get-AppxPackage officehub | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Get Skype: Get-AppxPackage skypeapp | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Get Started: Get-AppxPackage getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Groove Music: Get-AppxPackage zunemusic | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Maps: Get-AppxPackage windowsmaps | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Microsoft Edge: This app can’t be removed. Uninstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Get-AppxPackage solitairecollection | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Money: Get-AppxPackage bingfinance | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Movies & TV: Get-AppxPackage zunevideo | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall News: Get-AppxPackage bingnews | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall OneNote: Get-AppxPackage onenote | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall People: Get-AppxPackage people | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Phone Companion: Get-AppxPackage windowsphone | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Photos: Get-AppxPackage photos | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Store: Get-AppxPackage windowsstore | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Sports: Get-AppxPackage bingsports | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Voice Recorder: Get-AppxPackage soundrecorder | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Weather: Get-AppxPackage bingweather | Remove-AppxPackage Uninstall Windows Feedback: This app can’t be removed. Uninstall Xbox: Get-AppxPackage xboxapp | Remove-AppxPackage Once done, test to see if the issue is resolved.
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