Game won't install on my PC

Hi Ethan

Sorry for the inconvenience this is causing you.

Firt of all, make sure you are running the latest version of Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Check for updates

Wait while any pending updates are downloaded.

Could you confirm if this also happens in the default Administrator account?

Open Start
Type: cmd
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator

At the command prompt, type:
net user administrator/active:yes

Hit Enter

Close command prompt, restart, then try signing into the Administrator account.

Do you have the latest cumulative updates for Windows 10 1803 installed?

Open Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features
Scroll down to Minecraft
Select it
Click Advanced options
Click Reset

Restart

Check the Store for updates

If that does not work...

download the following utility and use it to remove Minecraft:

https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcen...

Download and reinstall Minecraft for Windows 10 - Microsoft Store
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/minecraft-for...

This issue requires contacting support, let them put you through a tier 2 support so they can investigate your Microsoft Account, because that is likely where the issue lies why you can't download it.

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

Hi Ethan,

Thanks for posting your query. I am Kenny, Independent Advisor.
I've seen that this particular error code 0x80070424 might affect various application installation attempts. Did this error appear only when trying to install Minecraft?

Here are some quick solutions you could try. Before doing any intrusive troubleshooting like reinstalling, try using the built-in troubleshooting tools:

1) Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Start -> type "Troubleshoot" -> Click Windows Update -> Run the Troubleshooter
Follow the prompts to download any updates needed. You may be prompted to download files to fix Windows Update Database corruption.
Reboot and attempt to install the app again.

2) Perform a Repair in Place / Repair Upgrade. It is a reinstallation of Windows 10 that retains your system settings and installed programs. You will need to have your installation disk ready or download the Win10 ISO and sign in with Administrator rights.

A detailed guide provided by Andrea da Costa is provided here:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...