- Game: Sea Of Thieves
- Error code: 0x80070005
- Occurs: Error comes when installing the Sea of Thieves on Microsoft Store or Game Pass.
- Effect of the error: Because of the error users are unable to install the Sea Of Thieves on their Windows PC and computer.
You may get the error code 0x80070005 while installing the Sea Of Thieves through the Microsoft store or Game Pass.
We have done our research and as per us, this error can come because of many reasons so it’s very hard to mention what exactly causes this error. However, there are many workarounds that can help resolve the issue.
Fixes For Sea Of Thieves Error code 0x80070005
Note: Before going into any workaround make sure to shut down your device’s internet for around 5 minutes, then restart them and check if the error still comes.
Fix 1: Delete Files In The Local Cache
- Go to the C:\Users\User_name\AppData\Local\Packages \Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache.
- Then delete all the files under the LocalCache.
- Then restart your PC.
Note: Doing this will force your device to rescan all your downloaded files, which may eventually fix the problem.
Fix 2: Provide Needed Permissions
- Press the Windows + R key to access the command box.
- Type Appdata and press enter.
- Then double click on Local.
- Then go to the Packages folder and right-click on it.
- Then choose Properties.
- Then tap on the Security tab.
- Then select the Advanced option.
- If it asks for the Administrator credentials then consider entering it.
- Then tap on the Change beside the owner.
- Then type Everyone.
- Then tap Check Names.
- Then tap OK.
- Then tap Add.
- Then choose Select a Principal.
- Then type Everyone.
- Then tap Check Names.
- Then tap OK.
- Then tap Full Control.
- Then tap OK.
- Then tap Apply.
- Then tap OK.
Fix 3: Try The Windows Update Troubleshooter
For Windows 11
- Select Start.
- Then choose Settings.
- Then choose System.
- Then choose Troubleshoot.
- Then choose Other troubleshooters.
- Then go under Most Frequent and choose Windows Update.
- Then choose Run.
- Now Wait till the process finishes.
- Then Restart your device.
- Then select Start.
- Then go to the Settings.
- Then choose Windows Update.
- Then choose Check for updates.
- If there are any pending updates, consider installing them.
- Then check if the error still comes.
For Windows 10
- Select Start.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Update & Security.
- Choose Troubleshoot.
- Choose Additional troubleshooters.
- Next, go under Get up and Running and choose Windows Update.
- Then choose Run the troubleshooter.
- Then Restart your device.
- Then select Start.
- Then choose Settings.
- Then choose Update & Security.
- Then choose Windows Update.
- Then choose Check for updates.
- If there are any pending updates consider installing it.
Fix 4: Run Windows Store Services
- Press the Win+R key from the keyboard.
- Then type Services.msc and Enter.
- Then look for Windows Store Services.
- Then double-click on the Windows Store Services.
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