Windows 11 Update KB5060842 Not Installing Error Code 0x80073712 FIX
The Windows 11 Update KB5060842 not installing with error code 0x80073712 usually means that some files required for the update are missing or corrupted. Here are the most common causes:
1. Corrupted System Files
Some essential Windows system files may be damaged or missing, preventing the update from completing successfully.
2. Incomplete Previous Updates
If earlier Windows updates didn't install properly or were interrupted, it can leave your update environment in a broken state.
Corrupted Windows Update Components
The Windows Update cache or related services (like Windows Installer or TrustedInstaller) might be corrupted or not functioning correctly.
Third-Party Software Conflicts
Antivirus programs or system optimization tools can interfere with Windows Update processes and block file downloads or installations.
Interrupted Internet Connection
A weak or unstable internet connection may cause the update files to not download completely, leading to a corrupted update package.
Insufficient Disk Space
Not enough free disk space on your system drive can also cause this error during the update process.
Link For Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
Copy and paste this:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc
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00:00 Intro
00:19 Solution #1
01:09 Solution #2
03:14 Solution #3
04:24 Solution #4
09:01 Outro