This error started appearing for users with Windows 8 and above, which either tried to download Store apps after installing Windows, or tried to update their OS. It also happened to certain Surface Hub users who run a specialized version of Windows 10. As stated above, it isn’t your, or your computer’s fault – it is a mistake on Microsoft’s end. However, there are a few workarounds that will let you download your apps and updates even though Microsoft haven’t fixed the issue. Read on to see what you can do about this, and fix the problem you’re having.
Method 1: Run an elevated Powershell
The Powershell is an automation platform and scripting language, built on the .NET framework, which can run scripts to let you simplify the management of your systems. There is such a script that will help you get a good connection to the servers, and you will be able to download apps from the store. and
Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall your network adapter
Uninstalling and reinstalling your network adapter can also help you with this issue, and the steps to do so are fairly easy.
Method 3: Restart the Windows Update services
Method 4: Check your firewall settings
You should know how your firewall is set up. If it is set to block Windows Update or the Windows Store, you won’t be able to connect to either of them, resulting in the 0x80240437 error. This is especially important for users of enterprise systems and the Surface Hub which run external firewall software that requires you to manually install the certificates and add an exception rule for your device to connect via the Store. Given that this is mostly an issue on Microsoft’s end, users shouldn’t be the ones that are dealing with it. However, until Microsoft finds a fix for it, you can follow the solutions in the methods above to be able to download your apps from the Microsoft Store.
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