Windows 11 Update KB5062553 Not Installing Error Code 0x80073712 FIX
The error code 0x80073712 means that a file needed by Windows Update is missing or corrupt. This typically indicates a problem with the component store, which is essential for managing updates.
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Common Causes:
1. Corrupted or Missing System Files
• Core Windows files that are required to install the update might be damaged or incomplete.
2. Corrupted Windows Component Store (WinSxS folder)
• The component store holds important update files. If it becomes corrupted, updates like KB5062553 cannot install.
3. Interrupted Previous Updates
• If a previous update was stopped, canceled, or failed midway, it may leave your system in an inconsistent state.
4. Malware or Disk Errors
• Malware or bad sectors on the hard drive can corrupt system files or block access to update components.
5. Antivirus Interference
• Security software may block or interfere with system processes needed to complete the update.
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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》 CHAPTERS 《
00:00 Intro
00:16 Solution #1
01:32 Solution #2
02:16 Solution #3
03:07 Solution #4
04:36 Solution #5
06:55 Outro