Dear Microsoft Support,
I am encountering an issue with the installation of KB5046616 on a server running Windows Server 2022 (OS version: 10.0.20348). The installation fails repeatedly with the following error:
Package KB5046616 failed to be changed to the Installed state. Status: 0x80073701.
Problem Details:
When using the DISM tool or the command line with administrative privileges (e.g., /online /add-package /packagepath), the installation fails to complete. The logs indicate missing assemblies (STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING) and an incomplete package state.
According to the CBS log, the following errors were observed:
ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING
ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND (for files such as pending.xml, pending.xml.bad)
Conflicts in packages, such as Microsoft-OneCore-VHD-WOW64-Package.
The following troubleshooting steps have been attempted:
System integrity checks: sfc /scannow, dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
Stopping services: TrustedInstaller, Windows Update, CryptSvc, BITS
Renaming folders: PendingRenames, Sessions
Offline package installation: Using DISM on an offline image
The update has been repeatedly re-downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Logs provided:
CBS log with detailed error information is attached.
Error summary: HRESULT=0x80073701 and related entries.
System Information:
OS Version: Windows Server 2022 Standard (build 20348)
Architecture: x64
Services: Firewall is disabled, and all other updates have been successfully applied except for KB5046616.
Request for Assistance:
I kindly request assistance in identifying the root cause of this issue and guidance on how to resolve it. If it is necessary to repair the CBS database or provide missing components, please advise on the required steps or tools.
Thank you for your time and support in resolving this matter.
Hynek Bošek
******@milsoft.cz