[FIX] Error 0x80072EFD – The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

Checkout this fix to solve "The server stumbled - We all have bad days'' message for code 0x80072EFD or 0x801901F7 while you launch Store app in Windows 10.

Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin
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We all know Store app enables us to add new apps to our Windows operating system. Sometimes, Store app may not able to start and it closes immediately as soon as you launch it. If you’re facing this behavior on Windows 10, then make sure you’ve already switched to Microsoft account. Following article enlists further suggestions to fix this problem:

Fix: Can’t open Windows Store in Windows 8 or later

Recently, we came around a strange error while using Store app in Windows 10. In this case, launching Store app failed with following error message:

The server stumbled
We all have bad days
The error code is 0x80072EFD, in case you need it.

FIX Error 0x80072EFD - The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

The previous suggestions we have didn’t worked for this issue. Hence we need to try something new that could easily solve the problem. If you’re too facing this issue, here are the ways you can try to fix it:

FIX : Error 0x80072EFD – The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

FIX 1 : Reset Proxy Settings

1. Open administrative or elevated Command Prompt.

2. Type following command and press Enter key:

netsh winhttp reset proxy

FIX Error 0x80072EFD - The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

3. Once command successfully executed, close the Command Prompt and start Store app. The Store should be able to load now.

FIX 2 : Reset Windows Store cache

1. Press Windows Key + R and type following into Run dialog box, click OK:

WSReset.exe

FIX Error 0x80072EFD - The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

2. After you click OK in previous step, the Store app will open and load. In case, if still fails to launch, reboot and see if it helps.

FIX 3 : Re-register Store app

If above mentioned fix didn’t worked, you can try to re-register the Store app using steps mentioned here:

How to Re-register Store app in Windows 10

Alternatively, you can try to create a new user account and check if the Store works on that. If Store works on it, go ahead with that user account.

FIX Error 0x80072EFD - The Server Stumbled For Windows Store

Hope something helps! Go here to fix, if Store app gets launched when you try to open Settings app in Windows 10.

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Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin

Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.