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Microsoft Store Something Happened On Our End: 5 Easy Fixes

Regain access to the Microsoft Store and get the best deals

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Updated onOctober 25, 2024

updated onOctober 25, 2024

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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.

Microsoft Store sends aSomething happened on our end,waiting a bit might helperror message to many users who try to launch the app.

Seems likethe app itself won’t openand you might also have problems with apps and games that you downloaded through it.

Here’s how to fix it:

How do I fix the Microsoft StoreSomething happened on our enderror?

How do I fix the Microsoft StoreSomething happened on our enderror?

1. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter

1. Press theWindowskey +Shotkey and typetroubleshoot.

  1. Select theTroubleshoot settings.

  2. Choose theAdditional troubleshooteroption.

  3. Scroll down and selectWindows StoreApps.

  4. Click theRun the troubleshooterbutton to open theWindows StoreApps troubleshooter.

  5. Then go through the troubleshooter’s potential resolutions.

The built-in troubleshooter on Windows is an excellent tool to detect and fix issues on your PC. It can also help resolve the Microsoft Storesomething happened on our enderror.

So, you should also give it a try before moving to other sophisticated solutions.

If the built-in troubleshooter doesn’t help you properly, then you should give a try to aspecialized system repair tool. This software can help you fix common issues when your PC might not deliver the performance it should.

2. Clear app cache

If you are getting theSomething happened on our endMicrosoft Store error after running the troubleshooter, the issue might be due to glitches or wrong settings on the Microsoft Store app.

Resetting the app should help restore normalcy in this case.

3. Check the Buy and Download Xbox Live setting

Adjusting theBuy and DownloadXbox Live setting is another resolution that can fix the try that again, something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might help fix the Windows Storesomething happened on our enderror for some users. So, be sure to try it out too.

4. Clear the LocalCache folder

A corrupted LocalCache folder can be the source of variousMicrosoftStore errors. So, clearing that folder is a possible resolution forSomething happened on our end. Waiting a bit might helperror.

5. Create a new user account

All that’s left is for you to log in to Windows using the new account, and Microsoft Store should no longer throw an error.

6. Run the Windows troubleshooter

What does something happened on our end mean for Microsoft Store?

Something happened on our end. Waiting a bit might helpMicrosoft Store error message can be caused by an inactive orslow Internet connection.

However, if you are sure your network is fine, you might need to consider other factors, like Microsoft server problems.

Also, glitches within the Microsoft Store app can cause theSomething happened on our enderror on Windows.

The problem likely arose due to corruption of the user account, which is quite difficult and time-consuming to fix. And bycreating a local account, you save both time and effort.

You can also try to:

TheSomething happened on our enderror can be frustrating, as it might make you miss out on some deals. But with the fixes in this guide, you should be able to solve the problem for good.

Now that you have fixed things and can access the Store, check our curated list of thebest apps for Windowsand download them right away.

Before you leave, don’t miss our guide onOops not sure what happened there Xbox Storeerror.

Feel free to let us know the fix for the Microsoft StoreSomething happened on our enderror in this guide that helped you get the error in the comments below.

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Matthew Adams

Windows Hardware Expert

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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