Windows 10: Error 0x80073701

This is the most common windows update error known so far... I followed the following guides to find a workaround but none of these workedhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/when-trying-to-install-updates-from-windows-update-you-might-receive-updates-failed-there-were-problems-installing-some-updates-but-we-ll-try-again-later-with-errors-0x80073701-0x800f0988-e74b3505-f054-7f15-ec44-6ec0ab15f3e0That didn't work so I tried this in command prompt:net stop wuauservnet stop cryptSvcnet stop bitsnet stop msiserverren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.oldren C:\\Windows\\S

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Windows update error 0x80073701 and .Net Framework broken

When you do what?

Repair install or Windows Update?

If it's Windows Update, run the script that @Caledon Ken suggested in post #12

Windows update error 0x80073701 and .Net Framework broken

 

Error 0x80073701 while installing KB4019472

Hi,

The error code 0x80073701 is caused by some system files missing on your system which creates an installation failure. As an additional troubleshooting, we suggest that you reset your Windows Update components. To do that, you may click
this link and follow the steps provided.

Keep us updated with the result.

 

KB4586781 won't install error 0x80073701

Hi, Thanks for the suggestions. I ran the troubleshooter and it said it couldn't find any problems. But then I noticed there was an arrow for details and got this:



I stopped here because I have no idea what the BITS Service is and wanted to find out before I started messing with it. I don't understand where I'm supposed to type "NETHELPMSG 2182" If you could explain and tell me how to proceed from here, would be much appreciated.

Also should note that for at least two years the first line on Windows Update Screen is in red and says "Some settings are managed by your organization". I am my organization. Here are the settings just in case they are now causing problems?



Thanks a lot.