What is 0x80073D05?
0x80073D05 shows up as a medium-severity Windows operating system fault. The application installation failed because the previously deleted application's data directory was not fully cleared or is locked. Commonly encountered when trying to reinstall Microsoft Store apps like Xbox, Minecraft, or Netflix. It's also often linked to orphaned user registry database keys for the app. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Common Causes
- Locked files or directories in LocalState Packages
- Corrupt Microsoft Store local package database files
- Orphaned user registry database keys for the app
- Background app installation services locking files
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Clear local state packages folder for target app
As a first move, Clear local state packages folder handles the most common scenario behind 0x80073D05.
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Reset Microsoft Store app using Windows settings
For cases that don't clear up right away, the remaining steps target less typical store app databases instability problems.
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Run WSReset tool to clean store download cache
"Run WSReset tool to clean store download cache" is worth trying when corrupt Microsoft Store local package database files turns out to be the culprit.
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Perform directory clean using PowerShell command
Try "Perform directory clean using PowerShell command" next if the issue persists — it addresses a secondary cause.
Commands & Diagnostics
wsreset.exe
powershell.exe Remove-AppxPackage -Package "PackageFullName"
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of 0x80073D05 is locked files or directories in LocalState Packages, though corrupt Microsoft Store local package database files, orphaned user registry database keys for the app and background app installation services locking files also show up in our reports.
Most 0x80073D05 reports resolve after "Clear local state packages folder for target app". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
As a medium-severity issue, 0x80073D05 is more of a stability annoyance than a hardware risk — the steps above should clear it up.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves 0x80073D05 without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including 0x80073D05. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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