microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Not installed yet. Installation failed before PowerToys could be opened.

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.99.1

Installation method

Microsoft Store

Area(s) with issue?

Power Display, Installer

Steps to reproduce
  1. Open Microsoft Store on Windows.
  2. Search for “Microsoft PowerToys”.
  3. Click Install.
  4. Wait for the installation to start.
  5. The installation fails and Microsoft Store shows error code 0x80570008.
✔️ Expected Behavior

PowerToys should install successfully from Microsoft Store without showing an error.

❌ Actual Behavior

PowerToys fails to install from Microsoft Store.

The Microsoft Store shows the following error code:

0x80570008

Because of this, I am unable to install and open PowerToys.

Upload Bug Report ZIP-file

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Additional Information

This issue happens during installation from Microsoft Store.

I could not generate a PowerToys bug report ZIP file because PowerToys is not installed and does not appear in the system tray.

If maintainers need more information, I can provide screenshots of the Microsoft Store error screen and system details.

I am unable to attach a PowerToys bug report ZIP file because PowerToys is not installed yet. The installation fails before I can open PowerToys and generate the report from the system tray.

Other Software

N/A
Windows 11 24H2
English (India)

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the Microsoft Store installation on Windows 11 24H2 and investigate error 0x80570008 in the Installer/Power Display area. Review the Microsoft Store installation path and any available Store or installer diagnostics; done means PowerToys installs successfully without the error.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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