Users who reported this error are having a hard time using Windows Store since this error erratically pop-ups from time to time. Nonetheless, for every problem, there is a solution. If you’re frequently prompted with the already-mentioned error in Windows Store, make sure to check the solutions we provided in the list below.

How to fix Windows Store error 0x87AFo81 on Windows 10

Solution 1 – Reset Windows Store cache

As all other applications, the Windows Store stores cache to speed up processing and make the overall usability easier. However, the cache has a tendency to pile up and, thus, affect the Store in just the opposite way. Namely, after the cache data overwhelms in size, it can cause slow-downs or, like in this case, errors. So, what you’ll need to do is to reset the Windows Store cache with the simple command. Probably due to troubleshooting alignment in beta phases of Store, there’s still a simple tool that reset’s the cache in Windows 10, too. Follow the instructions below to run it:

Solution 2 – Run the Store Troubleshooter

In addition, most of the contemporary Windows 10 problems can be easily addressed by running one of a dozen troubleshooters. After the Creators Update, troubleshooting tools are unified and you can access them with ease in the dedicated menu. The Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter is the best-suited for Windows Store matters. You can access and run this troubleshooter by following the steps below:

Solution 3 – Disable your antivirus

A third-party antivirus is always a valid choice when it comes to protecting your computer. For various reasons, the likes of BitDefender or Malwarebytes are quite popular. On the other hand, we can agree that certain third-party antimalware solutions can and will occasionally cause issues within Windows 10. Some users reported that their antivirus registered a few Windows Store processes as a false positive. Since we’re firm that Windows Store isn’t a virus, it’s recommended to disable the antimalware program temporarily. If you start Windows Store and it performs without errors, maybe you should rethink switching a 3rd-party antivirus for Windows Defender.

Solution 4 – Update Windows Store

One would assume that Windows Store, as an essential part of Windows 10 platform, gets its updates with the rest of the bulk via Windows Update. Well, that’s not the case. Windows Store is characterized as any other app. More or less. You can’t uninstall it, but you can most certainly update it and resolve the issues at hand. SPONSORED Namely, most of the Store-related issues that emerged after the Creators Update or even earlier were addressed with the frequent updates. And, with that in mind, we certainly advise you to navigate to Store and check for updates. That will, hopefully, resolve issues and enable you to use Windows Store in a seamless manner. If that can’t suffice and the problem is persistent, make sure to check the remaining solutions below.

READ ALSO: Microsoft rebrands the Windows Store to Microsoft Store, reveals a new logo

Solution 5 – Change the country or region to U.S.

Offering-wise, Windows Store isn’t the same for every region and country. Some users are able to download only free apps, while others are unable to start the Windows Store in the first place. Luckily, that can be easily resolved by switching your region or country to U.S. After they switched to the United States, the troubled users managed to access and use Windows Store just as intended. You can change your country/region preferences by following these steps:

Solution 6 – Sign out and sign in with another account

As you already know, for the full-featured Windows Store experience, you’ll need to log in with your Microsoft account. This is basically an e-mail account, with the exception that it might need a more detailed information exchange if you want to purchase something, like your address or phone number. Now, you might ask what that has to do with the Windows Store error? It’s similar to the cache problem. The Store app stores you personal Library and preferences. Sometimes, for no apparent reason, you can experience issues with the certain account and have everything working perfectly with the other. So, we advise you to try and login with an alternative account and, possibly, resolve the issue that way.

Solution 7 – Reset app packages

Finally, if none of the previously presented solutions proved productive, there’s still one thing you can do. As we already stated above, you can’t uninstall Windows Store. But, you can reset it to default settings and thus resolve the possible bugs or stalls that are causing the error that’s bearing the ”0x87AFo81” code. For that, you’re going to need a little help of Windows PowerShell and a pinch of attention. Follow the instructions below and we should be able to resolve the problem: That should conclude it. We truly hope that these were enough to get you going. In addition, make sure to post your questions or alternative solutions regarding the Store problem we addressed today. The comments section is below.

SPONSORED Name * Email * Commenting as . Not you? Save information for future comments
Comment

Δ