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Error 0x80131500 - Microsoft Store says "Try that again"

0x80131500 is the Microsoft Store's least helpful message: "Try that again - something went wrong on our end". In practice the problem is almost always on the PC, not on Microsoft's end: the Store cannot establish its secure connection (date, time or TLS settings), its own cache is broken, or the .NET components it runs on are damaged. Each has a quick, safe fix.

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Quick answer

Check that the date, time and time zone are correct (set them to automatic), then press Win+R, type wsreset and press Enter to clear the Store cache. If the error stays, open Internet Options (inetcpl.cpl), the Advanced tab, and make sure TLS 1.2 is ticked. These three cover most 0x80131500 cases.

Symptoms - how this problem looks

"Try that again. Something went wrong... code 0x80131500"
The Microsoft Store opens but shows no content or a blank page
Apps refuse to download or update from the Store
Websites work in the browser - only the Store fails
The clock or time zone on the PC is wrong, or was recently wrong
The error started after a "privacy" or "optimizer" tool changed system settings

Why it happens

The secure connection fails

A wrong clock or disabled TLS 1.2 makes the Store's encrypted connection impossible - certificates look invalid and the Store gives up with 0x80131500.

A broken Store cache

The Store caches pages and licenses locally. When that cache is damaged, pages fail to load even though the connection itself is fine.

Damaged .NET or Store components

The 0x80131500 family of codes comes from .NET, the framework the Store runs on. Corrupted system files produce exactly this failure.

A proxy, VPN or DNS in the way

Leftover proxy settings, a VPN or an exotic DNS server can block the Store's endpoints while normal websites keep working.

The fixes, in order

1. Fix the clock and time zone

  1. Open Settings, then Time & language, then Date & time.
  2. Switch on "Set time automatically" and "Set time zone automatically", then press "Sync now".
  3. Reopen the Store.

2. Clear the Store cache

  1. Press Win+R, type wsreset and press Enter.
  2. A blank window appears for a few seconds, then the Store opens itself - try again.

3. Check TLS 1.2 is enabled

  1. Press Win+R, type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter, then open the Advanced tab.
  2. Scroll to the Security block: "Use TLS 1.2" (and TLS 1.3 if present) must be ticked. Tick it, press OK.
  3. Restart the PC and try the Store.

4. Repair or reset the Store app

  1. Open Settings, then Apps, then Installed apps, find Microsoft Store, press the three dots, then Advanced options.
  2. Press Repair; if the error survives, press Reset (your installed apps stay, you may need to sign in again).
  3. Also run Windows Update - Store fixes ship there regularly.

5. Repair the system files

  1. Right-click Start, open Terminal (Admin), and run sfc /scannow.
  2. If problems persist, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then SFC again, then restart.
  3. Still failing? Temporarily disconnect VPN and reset proxy: netsh winhttp reset proxy in the same admin terminal.

Do not do this: Do not reinstall Windows over a Store error, and be careful with scripts that "reinstall the Store" via PowerShell from random forums - a wrong package command can break every built-in app. The steps above are reversible and cover the real causes.

Frequently asked questions

Why would a TLS checkbox break the Microsoft Store?

The Store talks to Microsoft's servers over encrypted connections that require TLS 1.2. On systems where it was disabled - usually by an old tweak, a corporate image or third-party software - the connection is refused and the Store shows 0x80131500 instead of a clearer network message.

Will resetting the Store delete my installed apps?

No. The reset clears the Store app's own cache and settings; the apps you installed through it stay in place. You may need to sign in to the Store again afterwards.

The Store works but one app page shows 0x80131500. Same fixes?

Start with the cache reset (wsreset) and check for Windows updates - a single broken page usually means stale cached data rather than a system problem. If every page fails, go through the full list starting with the date, time and TLS checks. For update-related codes, see the 0x80070643 guide.