A few times, an unusual error happens While uninstalling a game or store application. As you attempt to delete the application, 0x80073cfa displays. In such a case, neither you should uninstall the app nor launch it on Windows 10. Moreover, the same error code might also appear when you update the application through Microsoft Store. This error commonly arises due to wrong settings or connectivity problems. Though, you can quickly uninstall the application with the right Windows PowerShell cmdlet. In some situations, a simple reboot does wonders and solves the issue forever. If you are one of those who face this error on your device, then here are some steps provided below.
Uninstall the Application in Question through PowerShell
To uninstall the application in question through PowerShell, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:
Go to the Windows icon and click on it to invoke the Search bar.
Then input ‘PowerShell (Admin)’ into it and hit the Enter key.
Once you get the PowerShell screen, right-click on it, then choose Run as administrator.
After opening the new screen, input the pursuing command and hit the Enter key: Get-Appxpackage -Allusers
You will view an application list that is already installed in the system.
Then move via until you get the problematic app with uninstalling.
After locating it, copy that what appeared beneath the ‘PackageFullName’ section.
Now, input the pursuing command and replacing ‘PackageFullName’ with the name which you copied: Remove-AppxPackage -Package PackageFullName
Launch Windows Apps troubleshooter
To launch Windows apps troubleshooter, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:
Go to the Start icon and hit on it to launch the menu.
Then click on the Settings option from the menu.
After that, select the ‘Update & Security’ option.
You should click on the Troubleshoot option from the left panel.
In case you unable to view troubleshooters appeared over the screen’s right side, hit the ‘Additional troubleshooters’ option.
You have to find the ‘Windows Store Apps’ option and hit the pick Run the troubleshooter.
Now, wait to complete the scan process and give results.
Reset the Windows Store
To reset the Windows Store, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:
To invoke the Run accessory, hold the Win and R hotkeys altogether over the keyboard.
Thereafter, input ‘WSReset.exe’ into it and hit the Enter key.
You will get a prompt for a brief time period.
After disappearing, the Windows Store will be reset.
Check for System File Corruption
To reset check for system file corruption, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the Search bar on your system.
After that, input ‘command prompt’ into it and hit the Enter button.
Once open the Command Prompt, right-click on it, then choose Run as administrator.
After going to the new screen, insert the pursuing command and hit the Enter key: sfc /scannow
You have to wait until Windows fixes the damaged system files.
Now, shut down the Command Prompt screen and then restart the system to uninstall the application.
Run DISM Scan
To run DISM scan, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:
Once again, launch the Command Prompt as administrator by following the above instructions.
Then input the pursuing commands and hit the Enter key individually:
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth