How to fix Program Files\WindowsApps\MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice_1.25071.33.0_x64_cw5n1h\CrossDeviceService.exe File systen error (-2147163901)

Hi, thank you for reaching out. I’m happy to help.

How did you get that error, and did you encounter it in a specific app or in all Microsoft apps? Which app?

When did the issue start, and what changes did you make to your computer before it occurred?

Hi Theo Thornton****,

Thanks for reaching out here in the Microsoft Q&A. I can understand the inconvenience this issue has caused you. To help resolve this issue, please follow the steps outlined below: 

Step 1: Manually Install CrossDevice

Bypasses Store corruption entirely.

• Download the latest .appx.
• Install via PowerShell (Admin):

Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Path\to\CrossDevice.appx" -Register -ForceApplicationShutdown

Step 2: Reset WindowsApps Permissions

Ensures no permission conflicts remain.

Run in CMD (Admin):

icacls "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" /reset /T /C /L /Q
takeown /F "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" /R /A /D Y

Step 3: Run DISM + SFC

Fixes system file corruption affecting apps.

In CMD (Admin):

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow

Step 4: Force-Reinstall via PowerShell

Re-run the manual install command to ensure registration:

Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Path\to\CrossDevice.appx" -Register

Step 5: Update Windows & Microsoft Store Apps

Patches compatibility gaps.

• Press Win + I > Windows Update > Install all updates.
• Open Microsoft Store > Update all apps.

Step 6: Reset CrossDevice App

Clears residual config corruption.

Press Win + I > Apps > Installed apps > find Cross Device Service > click three dots (...) > Advanced options > Reset.

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