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SilverSharkhead
Copper Contributor
Apr 05, 2026

Trouble trying to fix 0x800704cf on Windows 10, possible Windows 10 update reversion required?

I had been having this issue with trying to access my MS store and Minecraft Launcher, but no matter what it says I am offline not. I can browse around the MS store, and I know my accounts aren't blocked, but, whenever I got sign in or even create an account, it gives that error and denies me. I tried a lot of commands to fix this issue such as:

netsh int ip resetnetsh int ip reset

netsh winhttp reset proxynetsh winhttp reset proxy

ipconfig /flushdnsipconfig /flushdns

netsh winsock resetnetsh winsock resenetsh int ip resetnetsh int ip resetnetsh winhttp reset proxynetsh winhttp reset proxyipconfig /flushdnsipconfig /flushdnsnetsh winsock resetnetsh winsock reset

But nothing has worked, I tried lots more commands but it will still give the error, Next I tried powershell commands to clear the ms store, wipe credentials, ip resets, and flushing the dns or fixing files that were corrupted, but still nothing. I tried deleting many files tied to what could cause it but still no luck. I am aware this was I believe an issue for Windows 11 users, but, it has also been an issue seemingly with the Windows 10-Extended updates as well, not sure when this occurred as I hadn't touched these apps for a long time, but I am confident that it is the "March 10, 2026—KB5078885 (OS Builds 19045.7058 and 19044.7058)" and the security updates from 3/10 and another from 3/11.

I tried a lot of methods to fix the problem but I think I had reached a dead end as it seems very deep rooted and I think I may have to revert whatever update caused the issue. I also want to know if any Windows 10 users that are enrolled in the extension updates had these issues and what fixed it if they were able to, as I had not been able to fix it myself and may have to revert. Let me know if reverting affects any of the extended updates also. 

Able to browse freely but cannot sign in or create an accountConnected but still issues

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  • Harolder's avatar
    Harolder
    Brass Contributor

    If you're able to access the services without any issues, it may indicate a conflict between your firewall/antivirus software and the MS Store/Minecraft Launcher.