How to troubleshoot Windows 10 error code 0x801901F4?

Does the Error Code 0x801901F4 appear when you are trying to access mail, the Microsoft Groove Music app, or your favorite Gear of Wars game on your PC? Although fewer Windows users encounter this issue on their computers, some people still find it a pain in the neck.

In this guide, we’ll teach you how to get rid of Error 0x801901F4 on your PC, and you’ll be able to access your favorite Gear of Wars game. Also, you will be able to set up your mail seamlessly and even listen to all your preferred music on the Microsoft Groove app.

Before we start to show you how to fix Error Code 0x801901F4 on Windows 10 computers, let us explain why you are encountering the issue on your PC in the first place.

What Is Error Code 0x801901F4 on Windows 10?

Did you try to log in to your computer mail with the right username and key but got a response that you inputted the wrong password? That’s a sign that the Error 0x801901F4 might be at play.

Assuming you changed your password but still can’t access essential email services, pay attention to your screen and you’ll find the message below:

Something went wrong.

We’re sorry, but we weren’t able to do that.

Error code: 0x801901f4.

When you encounter this issue, any of the following reasons may cause the 0x801901F4 error in Windows 10.

• If you performed a Windows update that went wrong, you’d likely encounter the error on your computer. Such an OS update may distort the correct configuration of system files, apps, services, and more, which makes them stop working correctly.
• Users can set up their Windows services to run in the background automatically, but some other services have to be started manually. When there’s inconsistency in the Windows service settings, the error may occur on your PC.
• If your device drivers are outdated or there’s an issue with the Windows Store cache, you may also experience the error.

That said, let’s see how we can quickly fix the issue using the hacks below:

Hack 1: Review Windows Updates

1. Press the Windows logo key + I key to open Settings, then click on Update & Security.
2. Select “Check for updates” and leave your computer to install and update your Windows OS automatically.
3. Restart your PC.

Did it solve the problem? Move on to the next hack if you still see the Error Code 0x801901F4 when trying to run an application.

Hack 2: Re-register Windows Store

1. Right-click the Windows icon at the bottom-left corner of your screen and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Select Yes to continue the process.
3. Type the command below in the Administrator Windows PowerShell window and hit Enter

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘\\AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”

4. Close the PowerShell window, restart your PC, and then try to run the apps that were initially returning the 0x801901f4 error code.

Did it solve the problem already? No worries if it didn’t. Try the next hack to see if it would resolve the issue.

Hack 3: Upgrade Device Drivers

There are two ways to update your device drivers, which are manually or automatically. We recommend you use third-party software to perform an automatic upgrade. However, choose the method that works for you best.

Updating your device drivers can help to resolve the Error Code 0x801901F4 on your PC. However, you should try the next hack if the problem recurs.

Updating Your Drivers Manually

1. Right-click the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen and click Device Manager.
2. First, open the Display Adapters and verify that the ‘Graphics card driver/Imaging devices’ has a yellow exclamation mark. If that’s the case, right-click and select Update Driver.
3. Inspect the other device drivers and update those that are outdated or faulty.
4. Restart your PC.

The process looks time-consuming and complicated, right? That’s the reason we recommend you do it automatically. Follow the steps below to update your device drivers using reliable third-party software.

Updating Your Drivers Automatically

Instead of going through the rigor of updating your drivers manually, alternatively, you can use a reliable third-party program, such as Auslogics Driver Updater to download and reinstall drivers automatically.

The tool installs the newest manufacturer-recommended version of your Windows drivers automatically. Also, it creates a backup folder for the prior versions if you need to use them again for any reason.

Follow the steps below to install Auslogics Driver Updater on your Windows device:

How to Install Auslogics Driver Updater on Your Computer

Step 1

Visit auslogics.com and select Driver Updater under the Products menu. Click DOWNLOAD NOW to install it on your computer. Then click on Today’s Price to purchase the license key (fill in the necessary information and make your payment to get a license key).

Step 2

After you have downloaded Auslogics Driver Updater to your computer, run it and do the following:

• Read the license agreement.
• Select your preferred language (Deutsch, English, Espanol, French, Russian, Japanese, and Italian).
• Check the boxes titled “Create a desktop icon”, “Launch program at Windows startup”, and “Send anonymous info to help improve our service”, depending on your preference.
• Select “Click to install and check drivers”.

Step 3

Give the program a few seconds or minutes to load (the speed depends on your computer), as shown in the screenshot below.

Check the box next to Launch Driver Updater and scan PC drivers and click Finish.

Step 4

After clicking Finish, Auslogics Driver Updater will begin to scan your PC automatically, as shown in the screenshots below.

Step 5 – Updating Your Drivers

After Auslogics Driver Updater has scanned your PC, it will display the number of outdated drivers and their names. Mark the old drivers that you’ll like to update and click Update Drivers.

After clicking on Update Drivers, Auslogics Driver Updater will create an automatic backup for the previous versions of the drivers so that you can restore them if things go wrong with the latest upgrades. After creating a backup, Auslogics Driver Updater will start to install the latest manufacturer-recommended version of the drivers.

Once the tool has successfully updated the outdated drivers on your PC, the window in the screenshot below will appear.

(Note that you can only upgrade one driver at a time using the trial version. However, you can update all your outdated drivers at once if you have the paid version).

Now, you can enjoy using Auslogics Driver Updater to update all your outdated drivers.

Hack 4: Delete the Windows Store Cache

1. Press the Windows logo key + S key and type “WSReset” (no quotes).
2. Right-click the WSReset option, and then choose Run as Administrator.
3. Restart your computer.

Was the problem resolved? The final hack we’ll be sharing with you should fix the issue permanently.

Hack 5: Reset Windows

Don’t be afraid of losing your files if you attempt to reset Windows. Your data will remain intact though you may need to reinstall some applications. The steps below will guide you into resetting Windows without causing more harm on your computer:

1. Right-click the Start button and choose Settings.
2. Select Update & Security, and then choose Recovery on the left-hand side.
3. Navigate to Reset this PC, and then click Get started.
4. Pick Keep my files, then continue to follow the on-screen instructions.

Hopefully, the issue is resolved now. You can install all your favorite games and apps and not worry about the Error Code 0x801901F4 appearing on your computer’s screen again.

Is the Error Still Appearing on Your PC?

Are you still unable to resolve the Windows 10 Error Code 0x801901F4 on your computer? If you tried all the hacks above and nothing changed, it may be a result of an issue on your computer. We recommend seeing a professional computer operator to help you detect the problem. You can also visit our blog for solutions to other errors on Windows 10 PCs like this one.