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Windows Update Error

0x80073712

ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT

What does this error mean?

Component store is corrupted, preventing Windows Update from installing.

How to fix 0x80073712?

Run DISM repair: 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' in Command Prompt as Administrator. This may take 15-30 minutes.