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0X80073712

Windows Update Component Store Corruption Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11

What it means

A file Windows needs for the update is missing or corrupted in the component store.

Quick fix steps

  1. Run "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" from an admin Command Prompt.
  2. Follow up with "sfc /scannow" to repair system files.
  3. Restart and retry the update.
For the full step-by-step walkthrough, see An Update Keeps Failing and Reinstalling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this different from a normal "file corrupted" error?
It's more specific — this points to a component in the Windows servicing store (the system that tracks what's installed) being damaged, which is exactly what DISM /RestoreHealth is designed to repair.
Do I need internet access for the DISM fix to work?
By default, yes — DISM pulls replacement files from Windows Update. Without internet access, you'd need to specify a Windows installation source manually instead.

Other error codes

0X80070002 — File Not Found

Windows Update can't find a file it expects, usually because the update cache is corrupted or a required file was deleted.

0X8024402F — Update Client Received Invalid Response

Windows Update can't properly connect to Microsoft's update servers — usually a network, proxy, or DNS issue rather than anything wrong with the update itself.

0X800F0922 — Update Failed to Install (SSL/Reserved Space)

Often caused by low disk space, a VPN interfering with the connection, or an .NET Framework update conflict.

0X80070003 — Path Not Found

Similar to 0x80070002 — Windows Update can't locate an expected file path, usually from a corrupted update cache.