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Windows 10 error 0x80073712 is caused by an incorrect system configuration setting, when Windows Update is misconfigured during an update, if files essential for operation are deleted, if there is any malware or virus on the system, and it also occurs when installing or incorrectly uninstalling some software.
Generally this error occurs because some Windows Update file is corrupt or it is not on the computer. Next, we will show you several ways to solve this error that Windows presents.
Solutions for Error 0x80073712
There are several methods to fix this error, in case you can’t fix it with just one, We recommend doing another of the methods that we will mention below.
Restart the system
One of the easiest methods is to restart your PC. You should only restart your computer and when it reboots you will have to check if the error continues to appear or if the installation or update can start normally.
Use DISM command to repair Windows
DISM or Deployment Image Maintenance and Management Tool is a command line executable file that will allow you to repair Windows image or modify your installation. Through the DISM command you can repair the damaged files of your version of Windows and thus it will work correctly.
To use this command you must enter the Command Prompt or cmd from the search bar. You should open it as administrator by right clicking and selecting this option. Once inside the command prompt you must place the following commands:
- exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Scanhealth
- exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth
Then close the command prompt by typing the command exit and try your update or installation again.
Reset Windows to fix error 0x80073712
If none of the above methods have worked on your PC, you can try reset windows to factory mode, so that the computer is restored to its initial state. You must bear in mind that to do this you must back up your files, since you may lose them during the process.
In Windows 10 you can perform the restoration as follows: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings panel, click on Update and Security then on Recovery and there you will find Reset this PC and click on start. If you want to keep your files choose the option Keep my files and the process will start automatically.
Cumulative update for Windows 10
Other Common Errors in Windows:
Learn how to spot a Microsoft error code
It is possible that in addition to this error you will meet others over time, especially when you want to install a new version of Windows or an update. So that you learn to detect the type of error in question to solve it:
- Copy the complete code as is
- The first digit after the X and the last four digits indicate the type of error
- Go to the Microsoft page and find which one corresponds to the description of the last four (4) digits.
- Check the Window error lookup tool to identify errors and their causes.
If you have not been able to resolve the error with the above methods, we recommend install cumulative update for Windows 10, version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: April 12, 2016. This security update may be performed automatically through Windows Update. It can also be done through the Microsoft Update Catalog on the official Microsoft website.
Finally, we recommend that you leave the operating system reset as the last method and keep your PC up to date to avoid problems with Windows Update and other software and applications.
