what should i do if i get this error code?

Hi there Orange G.

I am Lumie and I would love to assist you today. I am so sorry you are having issues getting into Minecraft.

The 0x800704cf error in Windows is often related to network issues, specifically with connecting to Microsoft services. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

Ensure your device is properly connected to the internet.
Restart your router or modem.

Run the Network Troubleshooter:

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Network & Internet > Status.
Click on Network troubleshooter and follow the prompts.

Reset the TCP/IP Stack:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator. (Press Windows + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin)).

Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdnsDisable Proxy:

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Network & Internet > Proxy.
Make sure the Use a proxy server option is turned off.
Check for Windows Updates:

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Update & Security > Windows Update.
Check for updates and install any available updates.

Sign Out and Sign Back In to Your Microsoft Account:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Your info.
Click on Sign in with a local account instead and follow the prompts to sign out.
Sign back in with your Microsoft account.

Clear Microsoft Store Cache:

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Type wsreset.exe and press Enter. This will reset the Microsoft Store cache.

Reinstall the Microsoft Store:

Open PowerShell as an administrator. (Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin)).

Run the following command:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *WindowsStore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Check the Date and Time Settings:

Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to Time & language > Date & time.
Ensure the date, time, and time zone are set correctly.

Disable Network Adapters and Enable Again:

Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
Expand Network adapters.
Right-click on your network adapter and select Disable device.
Right-click again and select Enable device.

Reinstall Network Drivers:

In Device Manager, right-click on your network adapter and select Uninstall device.
Restart your computer, and Windows should automatically reinstall the network driver.

I hope this helps.

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. -Lumie

Hi there Kuba, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player, just like you. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

To better understand the situation you are presenting, I would greatly appreciate it if you could answer the following questions:

1. On what device does this happen?

2. In what situation does this error code appear? What are you trying to do when it happens? If it occurs when you're trying to install a game, does it happen with a specific game or with all of your games?

Best regards,

I also keep getting error code 0x800704cf i see that others have the same problem on twitter. What should i do?

What error codes do you get when it fails? Should be located in the bottom.

Hello Edith,

Thanks for posting here on the Xbox forums. I understand you are getting an error with Microsoft bingo. If you haven't already, I recommend cross-referencing your error message/code with this website here: I’m
getting an error code in my game. What should I do?

Hope this helps!