The Windows 11 Update KB5058499 not installing with error code 0x80073712 means that a file needed by Windows Update is either missing or damaged. This is a common servicing error when the update cannot proceed due to corrupted or incomplete components.
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Main Causes of Error 0x80073712 (KB5058499)
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1. Missing or Corrupted Windows Update Components
• This is the primary cause. Critical files required for installing KB5058499 may be corrupted or deleted, preventing the update from completing.
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2. Component Store (WinSxS) Corruption
• The WinSxS folder stores update files. If it becomes corrupted, the update system can’t locate or validate necessary files for KB5058499.
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3. Interrupted Previous Updates
• If a prior update attempt failed or was interrupted, it may leave the system in a partially updated state, causing this error when trying to install KB5058499.
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4. Faulty Disk Sectors or File System Errors
• If your system drive has bad sectors or file system errors, the update process may fail to read/write needed files, triggering this error.
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5. Third-Party Antivirus or Optimization Tools
• Some security or cleaning tools may delete or block update components, resulting in missing files during the KB5058499 installation.
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