STORE_DATA_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION
What is this error?
Windows detected corruption in a Store data structure. Related to Windows Store/UWP application infrastructure or memory corruption.
Common causes
- corrupted Windows Store cache
- memory corruption
- Windows Update failure
- antivirus interfering with Store services
- system file corruption
How to fix it
- Reset Windows Store cache
- run sfc /scannow
- check RAM
- reset Windows Store app
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Bug check 0x000001C7 (STORE_DATA_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION) indicates corruption in Windows Store data structures. This can affect Xbox Game Pass games, Microsoft Store games, and the Xbox app.
Gamers using Game Pass or Xbox app for PC are most likely to encounter this.
How to fix it:
- Reset the Windows Store cache: press Win+R, type 'wsreset.exe', press Enter — wait for the Store to open
- Reset the Microsoft Store app: Settings > Apps > Microsoft Store > Advanced Options > Reset
- Run 'sfc /scannow' and 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'
- Re-register Windows Store apps: open PowerShell as Admin, run 'Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}'
- Run memtest86 — memory corruption can cause data structure corruption
- Check Event Viewer for related errors around the same time
- Make sure Windows Update is working properly — corrupted updates can damage Store infrastructure
- As a last resort, run an in-place Windows repair upgrade
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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