Windows 10: Fix Windows Update Error 0x80073712 on Windows 10

Many a time system files get corrupted, and if the Windows upgrade process finds the integrity of the system questionable, the update, upgrade or installation may fail with error code 0x80073712. This means that a file needed by Windows Setup [...]

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Windows 10 update error " 0x80073712 ".

Hello Harkishen,

This Windows Update error 0x80073712 occur if the Component-Based Servicing (CBS) manifest is corrupted.

The best way to resolve this is to follow the step-by-steps procedure on this

link to Fix Windows Update errors. We’ll walk you through a series of troubleshooting steps to get your Windows up to date. Be sure to follow the steps in order.

We'll be waiting for the results.

 

(KB3093266) - Error 0x80073712

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on windows 10.

I understand your concern and will help you with the issue.

The issue might occur when file needed by Windows Update is damaged or missing. I will certainly help you with the issue.

I would suggest you to follow the step below:

Windows Update error 0x80073712

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/windows-update-error-0x80073712

Note: applies to windows 10 as well

Please get back to us with updated status, we will be happy to assist you.

 

Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

• 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
• 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
• 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
• 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
• 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
• 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
• 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
• 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
• 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016