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adpeguero
Copper Contributor
Sep 04, 2022

Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.22622.590) Error code: (0x80073712)

Tried updating to Insider Preview 10.0.22622.590 but I keep getting error:     Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)...
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WolfGangg
Iron Contributor
Jan 23, 2026

Error 0x80073712 usually means the Windows component store is corrupted, so the update can’t apply properly. This is common on Insider builds.

Try this first (works in most cases):

1. Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

2. After it finishes, run:

sfc /scannow

3. Reboot and try Windows Update again.

 

If it still fails, reset Windows Update components:

net stop wuauserv

net stop bits

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start bits

Reboot and check for updates.

 

If none of that works, the most reliable fix is an in-place repair upgrade:

  • Download the latest Windows 11 ISO
  • Mount it and run setup.exe
  • Choose Keep personal files and apps

This repairs the component store without reinstalling Windows and usually clears 0x80073712 completely.