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How to fix error unknown-crash in Microsoft Store

Error code UNKNOWN_CRASH — community-reported fix.

✅ 85% success rate
👥 1+ users verified
📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12 · How we verify fixes
Error Codeunknown-crash
Affected SystemMicrosoft Store (—)
DifficultyMedium
Estimated Time15 min

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
  2. 2 Press Windows + R, type wsreset.exe, and press Enter to reset the Microsoft Store.
  3. 3 Open Settings > Time & language > Date & time and enable Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
  4. 4 Open Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts, remove and then add your Microsoft account again.
  5. 5 Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, locate Gaming Services, select Advanced options > Repair, then Reset if needed.

Alternative Solutions

Method 2 (1 upvotes)

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to account.microsoft.com/billing/orders
  2. Check the order history to verify the purchase
  3. If eligible, click the option to submit a refund request

Method 3 (1 upvotes)

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type wsreset.exe
  3. Press Enter
  4. Wait for the process to complete and for Microsoft Store to reopen automatically
  5. Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps
  6. Find Microsoft Store
  7. Select Advanced options
  8. Click Repair, then test a download again

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