Windows Update

0x80073712 component repository corruption

error meaning

Required information in the Windows component store is corrupted or missing.

Frequently Occurring Situations

Cumulative update installation fails repeatedly.

First thing to check

Check the update waiting for reboot and failed KB.

main causes

  • Component manifest corruption
  • discontinued update
  • system file error

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

Cumulative update installation fails repeatedly.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check the update waiting for reboot and failed KB.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Component Store Corruption Resolution Procedure

Required information in the Windows component store is corrupted or missing.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in the administrator terminal.
  2. After DISM is complete, run sfc /scannow, reboot, and check for updates again.

Check points: Confirm both DISM recovery is successful and KB installation is complete.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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