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How to Fix Xbox Error Code 0X87E0000D

Are you experiencing the error code 0X87E0000D on Xbox?

Here’s the error message, “Something unexpected happened”.

Followed by, “Reporting this problem will help us understand it better”.

The error message occurs when you try to install an app or a game on Xbox like Sea of Thieves.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the installation error code 0X87E0000D on the Xbox app on a Windows 10/11 PC (Microsoft).

How to Fix Xbox Error Code 0X87E0000D

To fix Xbox Error Code 0X87E0000D, you must first check if Xbox is down by visiting the Xbox status page (if it’s down, you need to wait for it to be back up).

If it’s not down, you can try running Xbox’s services automatically, repairing the app, or reinstalling it with PowerShell.

Fix 1: Run Xbox’s services automatically

  1. Search for “Run” using Windows Search.
  2. Type “services.msc” and press enter.
  3. Right-click “Gaming Services” > Properties > Startup type: Automatic > Start > Apply > OK.
  4. Right-click “Xbox Accessory Management Service” > Properties > Startup type: Automatic > Start > Apply > OK.
  5. Right-click “Xbox Live Auth Manager” > Properties > Startup type: Automatic > Start > Apply > OK.
  6. Right-click “Xbox Live Game Save” > Properties > Startup type: Automatic > Start > Apply > OK.
  7. Right-click “Xbox Live Networking Service” > Properties > Startup type: Automatic > Start > Apply > OK.

Fix 2: Repair the Xbox and Microsoft Store app

  1. Search for “Xbox” using Windows Search.
  2. Right-click “Xbox” and select “App settings”.
  3. Scroll down and select “Repair” followed by “Reset”.
  4. Search for “Microsoft Store” using Windows Search.
  5. Click on the three dots next to “Microsoft Store” and select “Advanced options”.
  6. Scroll down and select “Repair” followed by “Reset”.

Fix 3: Reinstall Xbox Gaming Services with PowerShell

  1. Search for “PowerShell” using Windows Search.
  2. Select “Run as administrator”.
  3. Copy and paste this “get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage –allusers” and press enter.
  4. Copy and paste this “start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN” and press enter.
  5. Select “Install” to reinstall Gaming Services.

Fix 4: Reinstall Microsoft Store with PowerShell

  1. Search for “PowerShell” using Windows Search.
  2. Select “Run as administrator”.
  3. Copy and paste this “Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage” and press enter.
  4. Copy and paste this “Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}” and press enter.

Further reading

How to Fix Xbox Error 0x80073d0f

How to Fix 100% Packet Loss on Xbox

How to Fix Xbox App for PC Not Installing