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You’ll Need Internet For This: How to Bypass This Error
Can be easily fixed just by resetting the Microsoft Store
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Also known asError Code 0x800704cf,You’ll need internet for thisis an error message that appears whenever you try to do certain Microsoft-related tasks like launching the Microsoft Store.
And it can appear even if you’re computer is already connected to the internet. You can tryreconfiguring your Wi-Fi adapter, but if that doesn’t work, there are numerous solutions you can try.
What causes this error to appear in the first place?
Before getting into the solution, let’s go through what causes the Error Code 0x800704cf to occur in the first place. So if it ever happens again, you’ll know exactly how to address it.
How can I bypass the You’ll need internet for this error?
Luckily, there are many different ways to get around Error Code 0x800704cf. If one solution doesn’t work, you can always try something.
1. Reset the Windows Store via Command Prompt
2. Flush DNS
There are other ways to flush out the DNS cache on Windows 11 that don’t involve the Command Prompt. It’s useful to know this in case you don’t have admin-level permissions on your computer.
Be sure to check out our guide on the alternate ways toreset DNS on Windows 11.
3. Obtain an IP address from DHCP
4. Re-register Microstore Store apps
5. Reinstall Microsoft Store
6. Enable built-in admin account
This solution is meant for people who don’t have administrator-level permission on their user account and want to do one of the previous solutions.
Once created, it’s recommended that you copy files from your old account to the new one.Microsoft has a series of instructionson how to do this on their website.
What can I do if I run into Error Code 0x80073cfc?
Error Code 0x80083cfcrelates to a problem where you cannot download Xbox games onto your PC. It relates to Error Code 0x800704cf, as it can also affect the Microsoft Store.
To fix this problem, you must download two specific software: Xbox Identity Provide and Microsoft Gaming Services.
Speaking of video games, you should also learn how to address theXbox app not detecting Gaming Services.Without this software, the Xbox app will get stuck on the loading screen.
It is a little tricky to fix, however. You’ll have to delete key Gaming Services files on the Registry Editor, which can be confusing to navigate. If that doesn’t work, try resetting the Xbox app.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other system errors. Also, leave comments about reviews you’d like to see or information on other Windows 11 functions.
More about the topics:Microsoft Store Fixes,System Errors,Windows 11
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
