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Doom: The Dark Ages (2025)

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The error 0x80073CF3 when trying to install DOOM: The Dark Ages via the Xbox App or Microsoft Store on PC usually means there’s a problem with app dependencies, such as missing or incompatible components, or a corrupt installation cache. This error translates to a “Package failed updates, dependency or conflict validation” issue, meaning something your system needs to install the game is outdated, broken, or blocked.

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Causes of DOOM The Dark Ages Installation Error 0x80073CF3 on PC

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1. Outdated Windows or Missing System Components
• DOOM requires the latest Windows updates, Visual C++ redistributables, and Gaming Services to install.
• If any of these are outdated or missing, installation will fail.

Fix:
• Go to Settings - Windows Update and install all pending updates.
• Download and install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables from Microsoft’s official site.
• Restart and try installing the game again.

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2. Gaming Services Is Broken or Missing
• The Gaming Services component is required to install and manage Xbox Game Pass games on PC.
• If it’s corrupted or not working, it will block game installs.

Fix: Reinstall Gaming Services
1. Open PowerShell as Administrator
2. Run:
get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Script 1:
Get-AppXPackage WindowsStore -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Script 2:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

》 CHAPTERS 《

00:00 Intro
00:35 Solution 1
01:17 Solution 2
01:58 Solution 3
02:24 Solution 4
03:09 Solution 5
03:38 Solution 6
04:49 Solution 7
07:08 Solution 8
08:46 Outro