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Error 0x80073d12 in Microsoft Store [Solved]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheMicrosoft Storeerror 0x80073d12 has dumfounded some users. That’s an error that arises when users try to download and install a specific game app from MS Store, especially an Xbox Game Pass game.
Theerror messagestates:
Install the app or game. Before you can install this add-on, you’ll need to install the app or game it works with.
As a consequence, users can’t install specific game apps on their Windows 10 PCs. Find out how get rid of it.
How do I fix the 0x80073d12 error code?
1. Check if there’s enough hard drive space for the game
As this error can be caused by a lack of free space on your hard drive, checking the main drive and freeing some space is the first to do.
2. Check if the game is an expansion
The 0x80073d12 error often arises for games that are expansion packs or a part of a wider game collection package.
For example, users have reported the issue arises forForza Horizon3 Hot Wheels and Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
In the case ofForza Horizon3 Hot Wheels, players need to have installed and played some of the full, regular game to fix the error and download the expansion. The game’s MS Store page states:
To play theForza Horizon3 Hot Wheels expansion, some progress is required in the full game. You must complete enough Exhibition Events and PR Stunts to build your second festival site, after which the expansion will become unlocked and accessible on the game map.
In the case of the Master Chief Collection, the error can arise when users try to install a game within the bundle (such as Reach) before the full package.
Some users have needed to select to download and install the full package first. So, check if the game is an expansion (add-on) or part of a bundle pack that needs to be installed first.
3. Select to install the game from My Library
4. Reinstall gaming services
5. Set up a new hard drive partition
Some users have said they’ve fixed the 0x80073d12 error code by downloading games to alternative hard drive partitions. Some users will need to set up a new hard drive partition.
You can do that with freewarepartition manager software, such asMinitool Partition WizardandAOMEI Partition Assistant.
After you’ve set up the new hard drive partition, select to download the game app to the new D: drive partition.
6. Reinstall the game, then install the add-ons/DLCs
This solution was discovered by Xbox users, as seen onforums. It is quite straightforward and consists of basically ensuring that you first install the game, and then its associated add-ons or DLCs.
The order matters, therefore reinstalling these in the correct one should get you rid of the error code 0x80073d12.
By following these steps, you should be able to get rid of the Microsoft Store error code 0x80073d12 and proceed to install whatever app or game you wish.
Which one of these methods worked best for you? Let us know by leaving your feedback in the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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