Windows 10- Store App «Check Your Connection.The Store Needs To Be Online» ERROR: 0x80072EE7

Okay, so I’ve been looking for a solution for this error for days.

It all started from this update «Definition Update for Windows Defender — KB2267602 (Definition 1.251.848.0) — Error 0x80070643»

I tried all possible things.I’ve tried:

Changing the DNS server to-DNS Server — 8.8.8.8 and Alternate DNS Server — 8.8.4.4

Using Fiddler4(When I installed it and tried opening it said: «the requested resource is in use».

Going into Services and making «Windows Update» to Automatic.

I’ve tried troubleshooting.

I have even turned off windows defender but even If I do that doesn’t solve the app store «no connection error». None of these things work.I’m getting really frustrated.

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There could be a number of reasons why you’re encountering this issue when you use Windows Store. It could be data file corruption or data file loss. Resetting Windows Store should resolve this issue. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R and the Run dialog box will appear.
2. Type Wsreset.exe and press Enter.

These steps will reset and clear the cache and cookies on Windows Store.

Let us know how it goes and we’ll assist you further if needed.

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We appreciate your time responding back to us. This issue could be a result of missing or corrupted data files. We suggest that you use the SFC (System File Checker) command. This command will help you identify where the issue is coming from. Follow these steps to run the SFC:

1. Type cmd in the Search box from your desktop.
2. On the left pane, right-click cmd and select Run as Administrator.
3. Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

To close the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type Exit, and press Enter.

You can also refer to this article created by ZigZag3143 (MS -MVP) for more information to use the command effectively.

Let us know how it goes and we’ll assist you further if needed.

How to check for app updates on Windows 10

Windows 10 can automatically install app updates when they become available, but you can also check for updates manually. We’ll show you in a quick how-to video. Some people like to check manually so they can see if there are any changes mentioned in the update. We’re guilty of that because we report on app updates that readers might want to know about.

How to enable automatic app updates

1. Open the Store
2. Tap or click the user icon on top, next to the search form
3. Tap or click Settings
4. Toggle On Update apps automatically

How to manually check for app updates

1. Open the Store
2. Tap or click the user icon on top, next to the search form
3. Tap or click Downloads
4. Tap or click Check for updates

You can also check specific apps for updates by going to their Store page. You can use the search form to find the app, or check My Library for a list of all your apps.

If you think this guide is helpful, we have many more posts like this in our Windows 10 help, tips and tricks page.

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Windows 10 SmartScreen- «check apps and files» options greyed out

In Windows Defender settings the options for «check apps and files» are greyed out.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

I am running Windows 10 Pro X64, Version 1703, OS Build 15063.296

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Windows Defender will be automatically disabled if there’s a third party security application installed on your computer. For us to diagnose the issue, we would like to know if you have a third party security app installed on your computer.

We look forward to your response.

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I have no third party security applications installed.

Here is a snapshot of installed apps.

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To further assist you with your concern, we advise that you install the latest Windows Update build on your computer and check if the issue persists.

Do update us with the outcome and if you need further assistance.

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To further assist you with your concern, we advise that you install the latest Windows Update build on your computer and check if the issue persists.

Do update us with the outcome and if you need further assistance.

As far as I know Version 1703, OS Build 15063.296 is the latest.

If there is a newer version, where can I find it?

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To assist you further, we have verified that the OS Build 15063.296 is the latest version for the computer and the OS Build 15063.297 is for mobile. It appears that you have the latest version installed on your computer.

It is possible that there are some corruptions with the Windows system files. For troubleshooting, we advise that you run the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files.

Let us know the result and if you need further assistance.

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icrosoft Windows [Version 10.0.15063]
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Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.

Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

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Thank you for giving us an update. Before we proceed with the next troubleshooting steps, we’d like to collect more information to know how we can deliver the best resolution to your concern. Kindly answer the following:

• Did you install new programs or updates before getting this problem in Windows Defender?
• Were you previously using a different security software on the PC?

If a third-party antivirus program was previously running on the computer, it’s possible that it wasn’t removed completely. If that is the case, we suggest getting the corresponding uninstaller for the third-party software you were using before. Once all traces of the old program have been removed, see if the options will be available when using Defender.

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How to Quickly Check App Size on Windows 10, 8.1

Windows 10, Windows 8.1 brought along the Windows Store and this allowed for apps to be downloaded both on touch enabled Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT tablets, but also on desktop devices. We now share a quick tip on how you can check the size of all the apps you’ve installed.

Most of the Windows 10, Windows 8.1 apps from the Windows Store come with a small size, but there are some that can really consumer your storage space. And even if you download small sized apps, but you download plenty of them, then naturally, you will see that soon, your disk space will need to be cleaned.

So, here’s a quick tip on how you can see the size of your apps, and, of course, if you no longer need them, or if you feel they’re taking far too much space, you can uninstall them.

How to display Microsoft Store app size information

So, here are the steps that you need to take in order to have access to the settings where app size information is being enlisted.

1. Open the Charms Bar by swiping the mouse to the top right corner and choose from there the magnifying glass to search. Or, you can press directly the Windows logo + W key, which is a quick hotkey for accessing the search feature.

2. Type there PC Settings

3. After that, click or tap on “Search and apps”

4. Choose App sizes from there. Depending on how many apps you have installed and how big these are, this might take a while, so let the process run in the background while you mind your own business.

5. Proceed with the uninstall of your apps, as they are enlisted in a descending order with the first one being the one with the biggest size. You will see that when you will try to uninstall an app or game, it will notify whether you want to uninstall all the information from synced PCs. Follow this guide to read more on this.

How to check app size details on Windows 10

Windows 10 displays app size information next to the list of apps as well. In order to access app size details, you need to go to Settings > Apps and select Apps and Features. The app size is listed in the right-hand pane, next to the apps.

It’s a pity that you don’t get to see how much time has left until a certain app or game has been uninstalled, but from my experience, I’ve seen that this process is pretty fast. Another feature that could be improved is the option to let you choose multiple apps and let them uninstall in the same time.

Speaking of uninstalling apps and programs, if you need a dedicated program for this task, you can check out this list of the best software uninstaller tools to use in 2018.

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