Getting Xbox app error 0x80070002? Here's a quick fix

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Many users reported error 0x80070002 while trying to login to Xbox app on Windows 10.

This error message will prevent you from logging it, but there’s a way to fix it, and today we’ll show you how to do it.

How to fix error 0x80070002 in Xbox app?

1. Try removing the Xbox app

One way to fix error 0x80070002 is to reinstall the Xbox app by following these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + S and enter powershell. Choose Run as administrator from the menu.
    run powershell as administrator Xbox error 0x80070002
  2. Once the PowerShell opens, run the following command:
    • Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp*| Remove-AppxPackage
  3. If the command is successful, the Xbox app should be gone from your PC.
  4. Now, go to the Microsoft Store app and download the Xbox app again.
  5. Check if the issue is resolved.

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2. Make sure that Xbox services are running properly

If certain Xbox services aren’t running on your PC, you might get error 0x80070002. To enable the services, do the following:

  1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Press Enter or click OK.
    services.msc run window Xbox app error 0x80070002
  2. Locate Xbox services in the Services window. There should be 4 services available.
  3. Pay attention to their Startup Type. If the Startup Type for a certain service is set to Disabled, double-click that service and change the Startup Type to Automatic or Manual.
    xbox services Xbox app error 0x80070002
  4. Optional: You can set the Startup Type for all four Xbox services to Automatic or Manual if you want.
  5. Save changes and check if the problem is still there.

3. Make sure that Windows is up to date

If error 0x80070002 keeps appearing in the Xbox app, try updating Windows 10 to the latest version. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to the Update & Security section.
  3. Now click Check for updates button.
    check for updates Xbox app error 0x80070002
  4. Once the updates are installed, check if the issue is still there.

There you go, these are solutions for the error 0x80070002 on Xbox app. If you found our solutions helpful, feel free to leave a comment below.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.