ERROR_PACKAGE_REPOSITORY_CORRUPTED 0x80073CFE
Error code 15614 · HRESULT 0x80073CFE
The package repository is corrupted.
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What it means
0x80073CFE "The package repository is corrupted" appears when Windows' database of installed Store apps is damaged. Installs, updates and removals of Store apps then fail, and sometimes built-in apps stop opening.
Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11
How to fix ERROR_PACKAGE_REPOSITORY_CORRUPTED
- Restart the PC and try again
- Reset the Microsoft Store cache: press Win+R, type wsreset.exe and press Enter; the Store reopens when the cache is cleared
- Repair system files from an elevated Command Prompt or Terminal (Admin): run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth first, then sfc /scannow, and restart when both finish
- Install all pending updates via Settings > Windows Update
- Create a new local user account and check whether apps work there, to separate per-user damage from system damage
- If the problem persists, perform an in-place repair upgrade with a Windows ISO of the same version, keeping files and apps; back up first
Why it happens
The state repository database used by the AppX deployment service was corrupted by interrupted updates, disk errors or third-party tools that removed built-in apps.
FAQ
Will a repair upgrade delete my files?
Not when you choose to keep personal files and apps, but a backup is still recommended.
Can debloat tools cause 0x80073cfe?
Yes, forced removal of system apps can damage the repository.
Related errors
Source: Microsoft WinError.h · fixes written and reviewed by the editors (see our editorial policy)
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