In this tutorial, learn how to fix Windows store error code 0x80072ee7 “the server has stumbled”.
Many Windows users are having problems with Windows Store after upgrading to Windows 10. The Microsoft Windows Store does not connect, and the error code 0x80072EE7 is displayed, along with the message “the server has stumbled.” While other apps, such as web browsers, connect to the internet without issue, the search bar on the Windows Store claims there is no Internet available.
The majority of the time, it appears to be a problem with Windows or Microsoft updates. It’s possible that there’s a problem with the DNS or static DNS entries in the HOSTS file. For some users, performing a repair install of Windows 10 or Windows Updates resolved the issue; for others, registering the Windows Store package resolved the issue; and for still others, simply deleting static IP entries for Windows updates and Microsoft updates from the HOSTS file resolved the issue. We’ll look at these strategies in depth in this article. I hope one of these approaches proves to be effective for you.
Repair Corrupt System Files
Download and run Restoro to scan for corrupt files from here; if files are determined to be corrupt or missing, use Restoro to repair them in addition to the methods below. This procedure is not required, however, it is highly encouraged. Restoro will repair the files for you automatically.
Method 1: Run Tweaking’s “Windows Repair Tool”
1. To get the Windows Repair All In One Setup, Click Here. Run the setup by double-clicking the downloaded file.
2. Choose YES on the User Account Control Prompt.
3. Then, for the setup to begin, click Next four times in a row. When it’s finished installing, click Next and Finish. Then, from the top menu, select Repair.
4. Select Open Repair -> Unselect All from the menu. Then select option 17 – Repair Windows Updates from the drop-down menu. Click Start Repairs to begin the repair. Wait for the Repair to be completed. (This should resolve your problem.)
Method 2: Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-Place Upgrade
Some users claim that performing a repair install of Windows 10 with an In-place upgrade fixed their problem with the Windows Store. You may execute a repair install of Windows 10 from within Windows 10 with In-Place upgrade. You’ll need at least 8.87GB of free space and installation media that’s the same version or higher. You must be logged in as an administrator on the computer. To do the repair with In-Place Upgrade, follow the instructions below.
1. If you’re using an iso image for installation, you’ll need to mount it first, then explore it for setup.exe.
If you have a CD, open it and run setup.exe to begin the Windows 10 setup process.
2. If the UAC Prompt appears, select Yes
3. Windows Setup will start launching.
4. Select “Download and install Updates” on the Next Screen and click Next.
5. The Windows 10 setup will begin.
6. Accept the License Terms by clicking the Accept button.
7. The Windows setup program will then check for and install any updates that are available.
8. When you’re finished, click install.
9. Select “Keep personal files and apps” and then click Next.
10. Windows will now begin to repair itself.
11. When you’re finished, click Next
12. Use the Express settings to finish the installation and Sign into Windows 10.
13. Check to see if the Windows 10 repair has resolved the issue with the Windows Store.
Method 3: Register WindowsStore package
One of the users said that registering the WindowsStore package fixed his Windows Store problem.
1. Navigate to Command Prompt as an Administrator.
2. Run the PowerShell command listed below.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
3. Close the command prompt and restart the system once you’re finished.
Check the Windows Store to see if your issue has been resolved.
Method 4: Delete static IP entries from the hosts file
DNS accelerators, Web accelerators, and DNS caching utilities can add static IP entries to the hosts file for Windows Update or Microsoft Update, causing the Windows Update to fail. You can fix this by
Here‘s where you can get the quick fix.
You can follow the steps below by hand:
1. Head to C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc
2. Notepad is used to open the HOSTS file.
3. Comment out any entries in the HOSTS file that are related to Windows Update or Microsoft Update by inserting # to the beginning of the line. Alternatively, you can remove them and save the modifications to the HOSTS file.
Method 5: Changing DNS Configurations
By default, most network adapters receive DNS configurations automatically. They may not be able to retrieve these configurations correctly in some cases, resulting in this error. As a result, we’ll changing the DNS configurations manually in this step. To do so, you’ll need to:
1. Press “Windows + R” at the same time, then “Enter.”
2. Press “Enter” after typing “ncpa.cpl.”
3. Double–click the connection you’re currently utilizing.
4. Double-click on the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option after clicking “Properties.”
5. Select “Use the Following DNS Server Addresses” from the drop-down menu.
6. In the “Preferred DNS Server” option, type “8.8.8.8” and “8.8.4.4” in the “Alternate DNS Server” option.
7. Close the window by clicking “OK.”
8. Check to check whether the problem still exists.
That’s about it.
