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0x80073712

The Windows component store is inconsistent

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Windows servicing detected corruption or inconsistency in the component store.

SeverityHighSystemsWindows 10 / 11SymbolERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPTUpdatedAug 31, 2026

Overview

The component store supplies files and manifests used to install updates and repair Windows components.

Common causes

  • Interrupted servicing
  • Corrupt manifests or payloads
  • Storage errors
  • Previous unsupported cleanup

Symptoms

  • Multiple updates fail
  • DISM reports the image is repairable
  • SFC cannot repair every file

Prevention

  • Allow servicing to finish
  • Maintain backups and storage health
  • Avoid manual component-store deletion

0x80073712 diagnostic evidence

Official-definition grounded

Use the code identity and the affected operation together. The same numeric result can appear in different workflows, so logs and symptoms determine the safest repair branch.

Hexadecimal0X80073712
Unsigned decimal2147956498
SymbolERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT
Error familyComponent store
Severity bitFailure
Evidence sourceMicrosoft Windows Update corruption and installation guidance
1Confirm the operationMultiple updates fail
2Collect matching evidenceDISM reports the image is repairable
3Retest the same actionSFC cannot repair every file

Definition source: Microsoft Windows Update corruption and installation guidance. This report preserves the official code identity and does not claim one universal cause.

How to troubleshoot error 0x80073712

Use these Windows-native steps in order. Stop when Windows Update works again; advanced repair commands are not necessary on every PC.

1

Restart Windows and retry the update

Save your work, restart the PC, then open Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. A restart can release pending files without changing Windows configuration.

2

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Locate Windows Update and select Run. Current Windows 11 versions may continue the diagnostic flow in Get Help.

3

Repair Windows components when indicated

If troubleshooting still reports missing or damaged components, open Terminal as administrator, run DISM RestoreHealth, and then run System File Checker. Do not interrupt either scan.

Before advanced repair: Back up important files. Managed work or school PCs may use organization update policies, so contact the administrator before changing services or update components.

Official-source grounding

The error meaning is grounded in Microsoft Windows Update corruption and installation guidance. The visual sequence also follows Microsoft Support guidance for Windows Update troubleshooting and Microsoft DISM repair guidance. Causes and repair steps vary by system evidence; this report does not claim a universal success rate.

Frequently asked questions

What does 0x80073712 mean?

Windows servicing detected corruption or inconsistency in the component store. The component store supplies files and manifests used to install updates and repair Windows components.

Is 0x80073712 always caused by the same problem?

No. The code identifies a failure condition, but the exact cause depends on the affected operation, Windows build, logs, and recent system changes.

Can Advanced System Repair help with 0x80073712?

Advanced System Repair can scan for damaged Windows components and related system issues. No tool can guarantee one universal fix; preserve backups and match repair steps to the evidence on the affected PC.