An unexpected network error has occurred. The app list cannot be refreshed. Please retry by pressing the Refresh button. Visual Studio 2022

Question

Hello everyone,

I’m experiencing an issue with Visual Studio 2022 while trying to create a new publish store package.

When I first reached the app list panel, I was facing the issue that it didn’t sync my account, and I couldn’t see any of my store app names.

I’ve attached an image showing the issue for reference.(Img-01)

I tried to sync my account manually after I synced my account. Then I pressed the refresh button. I encountered an unexpected network error. 

The error message says, “An unexpected network error has occurred. The app list cannot be refreshed. Please retry by pressing the Refresh button.” 

Even after hitting the Refresh button multiple times, the app list remains empty.

I’ve attached an image showing the issue for reference. Has anyone else faced this problem? If so, how did you resolve it?

I would appreciate any suggestions or workarounds!  An unexpected network error has occurred. The app list cannot be refreshed. Please retry by pressing the Refresh button.” 

Even after hitting the Refresh button multiple times, the app list remains empty.

I’ve attached an image showing the issue for reference.(Img-02)

Has anyone else faced this problem? If so, how did you resolve it?

I would appreciate any suggestions or workarounds! 

I need to sort out this issue and release my package in the Windows Store.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Answer 1

I had the same issue, the sign-in wasn't working fine, To login into the VS 2022, try using the "System Web browser" instead of the default (Embedded web browser). You can change this option in VS using Tools --> Options --> Accounts --> Add and reauthenticate accounts using (Change the dropdown to System Web browser).